Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma in Work-based Horticulture
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA15943 |
Location | Distance Learning |
Duration | Open or Distance Learning, The qualification is gained through units and candidates are encouraged to work at their own pace following individual programmes of learning. The length of time taken to complete will depend upon many factors but we expect most candidates to need 30 months. |
Department | Horticulture & Landscaping, Sustainability, Conservation & The Environment |
Start Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
End Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
Course Overview
They allow the learner to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the horticulture sector.This qualification is designed primarily for learners who wish to enhance their high occupational skills and good knowledge in a wide range of horticultural skills to confirm occupational competence in specific job roles including:
* Head Greenkeeper
* Head Groundsman
* Course Manager
* Manager
You can progress through the different levels and onto relevant apprenticeships
It is ideal for learners who carry out routine workplace tasks and who may use this qualification as a stepping stone to higher qualifications of this type.
The qualification covers skills from a wide range of areas including:
* Sports Turf - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Sports Turf)
* Sports Turf - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Sports Turf)
* Landscaping - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Landscaping)
* Landscaping - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Landscaping)
* Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces)
* Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces)
* Production Horticulture - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Production Horticulture)
* Production Horticulture - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Production Horticulture)
* Head Greenkeeper
* Head Groundsman
* Course Manager
* Manager
You can progress through the different levels and onto relevant apprenticeships
It is ideal for learners who carry out routine workplace tasks and who may use this qualification as a stepping stone to higher qualifications of this type.
The qualification covers skills from a wide range of areas including:
* Sports Turf - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Sports Turf)
* Sports Turf - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Sports Turf)
* Landscaping - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Landscaping)
* Landscaping - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Landscaping)
* Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces)
* Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces)
* Production Horticulture - Mandatory Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Production Horticulture)
* Production Horticulture - Mandatory Group with Optional Units
* Diploma in Work-based Horticulture (Production Horticulture)
Suitable learners of all ages are invited to join anytime of the year. It is essential you are currently employed in this area of learning and fully supported by your employer.
All applicants will undertake a thorough training needs analysis to ensure that the correct course and levels are chosen.
All applicants will undertake a thorough training needs analysis to ensure that the correct course and levels are chosen.
Open distance learning and work based assessment. Your College Assessor will visit the workplace which must comply with working in a safe environment. Assessments will take place to assess competence and underpinning knowledge.
On-line support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Learning takes the form of a mixture of observations in the workplace, written and oral questioning, job sheets, photographs, video and witness statements
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this is time bound.
On-line support is available through a virtual learning environment.
Learning takes the form of a mixture of observations in the workplace, written and oral questioning, job sheets, photographs, video and witness statements
Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this is time bound.
The qualification is the first step in an Apprenticeship Framework but may be used as a stepping stone to larger qualifications of this type.
Please contact our employer engagement team on 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility.
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