Level 2 CG Technical Certificate Horticulture

Care, maintenance and use of tools and machinery

The purpose of this unit is for learners to have the skills and knowledge to use and maintain tools, equipment and machinery used in horticultural tasks. This unit does not cover the use of chainsaws.

Commercial gardening and landscaping (Optional)

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(Choose one optional unit)

The purpose of this unit is for learners who are interested in commercial gardening and landscaping to have the required skills and knowledge for tasks within this area of horticulture.

Learning outcomes 1. Carry out seasonal maintenance tasks for gardens 2. Carry out hard landscaping tasks 3. Carry out propagation techniques 4. Design a small garden area

Establishment and maintenance of plants outdoors

The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to prepare growing mediums, such as soil, for potting and planting and to maintain them. This unit also covers turf in green spaces, including wild flowers.

Health and safety for the land-based industries

The purpose of this unit is for learners to understand the principles and importance of health and safety within land-based settings. This unit covers health and safety legalisation which provides the requirements upon which policies and procedures within the industry are based. Working in land-based roles is exciting and varied but operating in these environments can be dangerous and present potential risks and hazards. As part of this unit learners will look at the legislation that is in place to maintain safety, the requirements for risk assessment and how these impact on working practices

Horticulture business skills

The purpose of this unit is for learners to understand the business practices used in horticultural businesses. It covers preparing quotes and invoices, communication methods and retail skills.

Plant naming, identification, selection and science

The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with the basic knowledge and skills to name and identify plants incorporating aspects of plant science.

Production techniques in horticulture (Optional)

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(Choose one optional unit)

The purpose of this unit is for learners who are interested in production of plants and crops to have the required skills and knowledge for tasks within this area of horticulture.

Learning outcomes 1. Carry out crop production techniques 2. Carry out protected crop protection 3. Carry out propagation techniques indoors and outdoors 4. Understand pests, weeds, diseases and disorders 5. Know current technologies in production horticulture

Sports turf technology (Optional)

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(Choose one optional unit)

The purpose of this unit is for learners who are interested in sports turf green keeping and grounds maintenance to have the required skills and knowledge for tasks within this area of horticulture. This unit covers all sports surfaces, including artificial and blended surfaces.

Learning outcomes 1. Maintain sports turf surfaces 2. Tractor driving with an attachment and trailer on a range of sports surfaces

Working in the horticulture industry

The horticulture industry is diverse and provides a wide range of career opportunities. It is important for those working in the industry to understand how it is organised and the professional standards required for those working in it. The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge of the industry structure and the types of organisations that operate within it. Learners will understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting a business to achieve its commercial objectives. As part of the unit requirements, learners must achieve 150 hours of work experience within the industry.