Question 1

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management?

Accepted Answer

In practical assessments, clearly demonstrate a logical sequence: plan interpretation, benchmark establishment, primary grid setup, and then detailed marking. Verbalise your reasoning.

Question 2

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management? (2)

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Always check and record equipment calibration status before and after use; this documentation can serve as evidence for maintenance and quality assurance criteria.

Question 3

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management? (3)

Accepted Answer

Explicitly reference relevant health and safety legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH) and codes of practice during your assessment to show underpinning knowledge.

Question 4

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management? (4)

Accepted Answer

Use durable, clear marking materials appropriate for site conditions, and consider temporary protection of marks. Explain your choice to the assessor.

Question 5

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management? (5)

Accepted Answer

Document your waste management decisions: show how you classify, store, and plan for disposal of waste materials generated during setting-out, even in simulated exercises.

Question 6

What are common mistakes in City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management?

Accepted Answer

Students often misinterpret scale on design drawings, leading to incorrectly positioned features or misjudged dimensions.

Question 7

What are common mistakes in City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management? (2)

Accepted Answer

A common error is failing to establish a reliable site benchmark or temporary benchmark, resulting in cumulative levelling errors across the site.

Question 8

What are common mistakes in City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Horticulture & Land Management? (3)

Accepted Answer

Neglecting to check and re-calibrate setting-out equipment before use, causing systematic inaccuracies in measurements.

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