Horticulture & Land Management

    Qualifications Network
    Vocational

    Specification: 603/7785/9

    The QUALIFICATIONS-NETWORK Vocational Horticulture & Land Management specification covers 1 topic with 6 learning objectives (603/7785/9). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

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    This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

    1

    Units

    6

    Learning Outcomes

    4

    Assessment Guidance

    4

    Key Skills

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    Key Features

    • Master key concepts
    • Develop exam technique
    • Apply knowledge effectively

    Common Exam Mistakes

    Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

    • •Confusing Forest School with outdoor education or simply taking lessons outside
    • •Overlooking the importance of regular and repeated sessions in the same woodland setting
    • •Failing to consider the cumulative environmental impact of repeated activities
    • •Treating risk assessment as a one-off paperwork exercise rather than an ongoing process

    Top Examiner Tips

    Expert advice for exam success

    • •Use real examples from your own Forest School experiences to illustrate your understanding
    • •Memorise the six principles of Forest School and be ready to explain each one
    • •When identifying species, use a systematic approach: observe leaves, bark, and habitat
    • •In assessments, always link your answers back to the Forest School ethos and principles

    Qualification Units

    1 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Vocational qualifications are marked against criteria, not an exam percentage. Each unit is assessed across three bands - build up from Pass by applying your knowledge to realistic workplace scenarios.

    Pass

    Accurately describe and explain the core knowledge for the unit and link it to the given scenario.

    Merit

    Apply and analyse that knowledge in detail, showing why it matters in the workplace context.

    Distinction

    Evaluate and justify decisions, weigh up alternatives and make well-reasoned professional recommendations.

    Introduction to the Forest School Ethos and Principles

    This subtopic introduces learners to the Forest School ethos and principles, emphasizing a learner-centred, holistic approach that fosters resilience, confidence, and independence through regular outdoor experiences in woodland settings. It covers the practical application of Forest School principles, including participation in activities, species identification, environmental impact, and risk management, preparing learners to support safe and effective Forest School sessions.

    QNUK Level 1 Award in Forest School Ethos and Principles (RQF)

    6 learning outcomes8 guidance points

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