NPTC City and Guilds Certificate in Work Based Horticulture

Course Level: 1 Time Needed

Students are required to attend College for one day a week which will be Tuesdays in 2012 for Years 10 and 11.
Attendance times are between 10.00am - 2.30pm.

Course Description

The aim is to meet the needs of learners who work or wish to work in the horticulture industry and to allow the students to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment or career progression in the horticulture sector. We use naturally occurring opportunities and every week students will be timetabled to work within the extensive gardens and grounds at Bicton.

Units include:

• Maintaining the safety of self and others in the workplace
• Assisting in the maintenance of grass surfaces and plants
• Assisting with planting and establishing plants
• Assisting with the growing of plants from seeds
• Identification of common pests and diseases of plants
• Improve your practical horticultural skills

Functional Skills
You will also work towards nationally recognised functional qualifications in English, Maths and ICT.

Assessment Methods

The teaching and assessment of these subjects is usually embedded in the practical subjects covered.

A small amount of paperwork is needed for the student’s portfolio although most of the assessment is through practical observations.

Progression

Successful learners may progress to a full time post 16 Level 2 programme, Apprenticeship or employment.

All progression routes are reliant upon the student reaching certain levels in Literacy and Numeracy.

Key Staff Selena Burroughs Booking Link http://bicton.projectcosmic.org.uk