ENTRY LEVEL 2 ENTRY LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 1 AWARDS AND ... · Entry Level 2 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. This must include 1 credit

ENTRY LEVEL 2 ENTRY LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 1 AWARDS AND

CERTIFICATES IN PRACTICAL HORTICULTURE SKILLS ENTRY LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL

COUNTRYSIDE SKILLS

QUALIFICATION HANDBOOK

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CENTRE NAME:ROOTS TO FRUIT MIDLANDS LTD. BASED AT: OAKDENE NURSERIES, 51 CHESTER RD, STREETLY, SUTTON COLDFIELD

WEST MIDLANDS, B742EQ. TEL: 0121 353 3481

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Qualification Summary ABC Awards Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Awards and Certificates in Practical Horticulture Skills

ABC Awards Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Diplomas in Practical Countryside Skills

Units Available to Study and Assess With their Scheduled Time of Year

Entry Level 2

There are no exact start dates the course will be run as a ‘roll on and roll’ off programme

throughout the year. The course is run in a way that meets the industry needs of Oakdene

Nurseries this is why the seasonal assessment schedules below are not pin pointed to exact

weeks but are there as a representative sample of what can be learned.

Entry Level 2 Practical Horticulture Skills

Season Module

Winter Group A – Mandatory Entry Level 2 Unit Recognise plants [D/502/0517]

Group B – Optional Entry Level 2 Units Recognise use and care for tools used in horticulture

[A/502/0525] Introduction to cultivating plant cuttings [T/502/3990] Introduction to the propagation of plants [L/502/3994]

Introduction to sowing seed indoors in containers [L/600/0287]

Maintain a fence [K/502/0827] Maintain a footpath [H/502/0826]

Communicating with others at work [D/501/6631]

Season Module

Spring Group A – Mandatory Entry Level 2 Unit Recognise plants [D/502/0517]


[A/502/0525] Introduction to the propagation of plants [L/502/3994]

Introduction to potting up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand [H/600/0277]


Weed a planted area [J/502/0527] Fill plant containers [L/502/0528] Maintain a footpath [H/502/0826]


Introduction to customer care [J/501/6641]

Season Module

Summer Group A – Mandatory Entry Level 2 Unit Recognise plants [D/502/0517]


[A/502/0525] Weed a planted area [J/502/0527]

Fill plant containers [L/502/0528] Maintain a footpath [H/502/0826]


Introduction to customer care [J/501/6641]

Season Module

Autumn Group A – Mandatory Entry Level 2 Unit

Recognise plants [D/502/0517] Group B – Optional Entry Level 2 Units

Recognise use and care for tools used in horticulture [A/502/0525]

Introduction to cultivating plant cuttings [T/502/3990] Introduction to the propagation of plants [L/502/3994]


Weed a planted area [J/502/0527] Fill plant containers [L/502/0528]

Maintain a fence [K/502/0827] Maintain a footpath [H/502/0826]

Entry Level 2 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. This must include 1 credit from Group A (mandatory E2 unit) plus a minimum of 3 credits from Group B (optional E2 units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from Groups B or selected units from

the levels above

Entry Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits. This must include 1 credit from Group A (mandatory E2 unit) and a minimum of 7 credits from Group B (optional E2 units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from Groups B or selected units from

the levels above.


Entry Level 3





Entry Level 3 Practical Horticulture Skills

Season Module

Winter Group A - Mandatory Entry Level 3 Unit Recognise parts of plants [K/502/0617]

Group B - Optional Entry Level 3 Units Identify plants [Y/600/0289]

Developing practical skills for maintaining plants [R/502/4550]

Assist with the maintenance and repair of hand tools [A/504/5327]

Introduction to cultivating plant cuttings [A/504/5330]

Introduction to ground preparation [F/504/5331] Introduction to propagation of plants [R/504/5334]

Introduction to pruning trees and shrubs [Y/504/5335]

Introduction to the seasons [D/504/5336]

Prepare and plant an area [K/504/5338]

Shred waste vegetation [F/502/1028]

Lay slabs [M/502/1011]

Construct a composter [T/502/1026]

Season Module

Spring Group A - Mandatory Entry Level 3 Unit Recognise parts of plants [K/502/0617]



Assist with potting up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand [R/600/0288]

Identification of pests and diseases [J/504/5329] Introduction to ground preparation [F/504/5331]

Introduction to lawn care [J/504/5332] Introduction to propagation of plants [R/504/5334]

Introduction to the seasons [D/504/5336]


Prick out seedlings singly [M/504/5339]

Sow seed outdoors in drills by hand [H/504/5340]

Insert plant material [M/502/0618]

Control weeds in a planted area [T/502/0619]

Edge up an amenity area [K/502/0620]


Season Module

Summer Group A - Mandatory Entry Level 3 Unit Recognise parts of plants [K/502/0617]



Identification of pests and diseases [J/504/5329]

Introduction to ground preparation [F/504/5331] Introduction to lawn care [J/504/5332]







Season Module

Autumn Group A - Mandatory Entry Level 3 Unit Recognise parts of plants [K/502/0617]



Assist with potting up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand [R/600/0288]

Assist with the maintenance and repair of hand tools [A/504/5327]

Identification of pests and diseases [J/504/5329] Introduction to cultivating plant cuttings [A/504/5330]

Introduction to ground preparation [F/504/5331] Introduction to lawn care [J/504/5332]

Introduction to planting bulbs in pots [L/504/5333]

Introduction to propagation of plants [R/504/5334]

Introduction to pruning trees and shrubs [Y/504/5335]


Insert plant material [M/502/0618]






Entry Level 3 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits. This must include 1 credit from Group A (mandatory E3 unit) plus a minimum of 4 credits from Group B (optional E3 units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from Groups B or selected units from

the levels above.

Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 16 credits. This must include 1 credit from Group A (mandatory E3 unit) and a minimum of 8 credits from Group B (optional E3 units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from Groups B or selected units from

the levels above.

Entry Level 3 Diploma in Countryside Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 37 credits. This must include 20 credits from Group B (Entry Level 3 Optional units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from other groups.


Level 1





Level 1 Practical Horticulture Skills

Season Module Group A - Mandatory Level 1 Unit

Winter Prepare ground for sowing or planting [J/504/0003] Group B - Optional Level 1 Units

Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace [R/600/0291]

Assist with maintaining structures and surfaces [K/502/4098]

Principles of maintaining structures and surfaces [R/502/5715]

Introduction to garden design [M/504/5342]

Plant selection [T/504/5343]

Understanding organic horticulture [A/504/5344]

Plant container grown subjects [L/504/0004] Prepare soil and apply an organic mulch [R/504/0005] Cultivate land by single digging/forking [K/504/0012]

Care for a planted area [R/504/0148] Prune hedges by hand Y/504/0149]

Prune shrubs for winter stem colour [R/504/0151] Lift, divide and plant herbaceous perennials [M/504/0156]

Sow seed indoors in containers [A/504/0158] Propagate by stem cuttings [T/504/0160]

Lay paving slabs [J/504/0177]

Lay paving blocks on sand [L/504/0178]

Maintain hand tools [D/504/0198]

Identify trees and shrubs [H/504/0199]

Establish an even gradient/level between two fixed points [D/504/0136]

Mix mortar or concrete [D/504/0203]

Build a simple brick wall [H/504/0137]

Season Module

Spring Group A - Mandatory Level 1 Unit Prepare ground for sowing or planting [J/504/0003]

Group B - Optional Level 1 Units


Principles of maintaining grass surfaces [T/502/4170]

Assist with the maintenance of grass surfaces [D/502/4177]

Plant container grown subjects [L/504/0004]

Prepare soil and apply an organic mulch [R/504/0005] Water a bed, border or area of plants in containers [T/504/0143]

Cultivate land by single digging/forking [K/504/0012] Care for a planted area [R/504/0148] Prune hedges by hand Y/504/0149]

Prune shrubs for winter stem colour [R/504/0151] Lift, divide and plant herbaceous perennials [M/504/0156]

Sow seed indoors in containers [A/504/0158] Lay paving slabs [J/504/0177]




Sow seed outdoors in drills by hand T/504/0157]

Prick out seedlings singly [F/504/0159] Pot up rooted cuttings, large seedlings or plugs by hand [A/504/0161]

Set out pots, modules or trays, following potting or pricking out [L/504/0035]

Collect and prepare produce or plant material for transport [H/504/0171]

Prepare and plant a container for display [L/504/0147]

Prepare and plant a hanging basket [J/504/0146]

Edge turf with shears [Y/504/0183]

Use a wheeled rotary mower [T/504/0191]

Season Module

Summer Prepare ground for sowing or planting [J/504/0003] Group B - Optional Level 1 Units




Assist with Identifying the presence of, and controlling common pests and diseases [M/502/4023]

Principles of identifying the presence of, and controlling common pests and diseases [T/502/4024]

Plant container grown subjects [L/504/0004]

Prepare soil and apply an organic mulch [R/504/0005] Water a bed, border or area of plants in containers [T/504/0143]

Care for a planted area [R/504/0148]

Prune hedges by hand Y/504/0149] Lay paving slabs [J/504/0177]



Establish an even gradient/level between two fixed points [D/504/0136]



Collect and prepare produce or plant material for transport [H/504/0171]



Use a nylon cord strimmer [H/504/0039]

Season Module

Autumn Prepare ground for sowing or planting [J/504/0003] Group B - Optional Level 1 Units




Assist with Identifying the presence of, and controlling common pests and diseases [M/502/4023]

Principles of identifying the presence of, and controlling common pests and diseases [T/502/4024]

Introduction to garden design [M/504/5342]

Plant selection [T/504/5343]

Understanding organic horticulture [A/504/5344]

Plant container grown subjects [L/504/0004] Prepare soil and apply an organic mulch [R/504/0005]

Water a bed, border or area of plants in containers [T/504/0143] Cultivate land by single digging/forking [K/504/0012]

Care for a planted area [R/504/0148]

Lift, divide and plant herbaceous perennials [M/504/0156] Propagate by stem cuttings [T/504/0160]

Lay paving slabs [J/504/0177]







Use a nylon cord strimmer [H/504/0039]

Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 10 credits. This must include 3 credits from Group A (mandatory L1 unit) plus a minimum of 3 credits from Group B (optional L1 units). The remaining credit may be made up of any units from entry level 3 and a small selection of level 2 units. Level 1 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 18 credits. This must include 3 credits from Group A (mandatory L1 unit) and a minimum of 10 credits from Group B (optional L1 units). The remaining credit may be made up of any units from entry level 3 and a small selection of level 2 units. Level 1 Diploma in Countryside Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 37 credits. This must include 20 credits from Group B (Level 1 Optional units). The remaining credit may be made up of any other units from entry level 3 and a small selection of level 2 units Optional Level 2 Units Include: Establishing plants or seeds in soil [A/502/1223] Plant nomenclature, terminology and identification [A/502/1979] Establishing crops or plants in growing medium [F/502/0946] Clearing horticultural and landscaping sites [H/502/0468] Preparing ground for seeding and planting [K/502/0990] Identify and report the presence of pests, diseases and disorders [K/502/1511] .

Qualification Gained (Please Circle)

Award Certificate Diploma

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correct one

Entry Level 2 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills (Horticulture)

Entry Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills

(Horticulture)

Entry Level 3 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills (Horticulture)

Entry Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills

(Horticulture)

Entry Level 3 Diploma in Practical Countryside Skills

Level 1 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills (Horticulture)

Level 1 Certificate in Practical Horticulture Skills (Horticulture)

Level 1 Diploma in Practical Countryside Skills

Assessor

Name…………………Signed…………… Date…………

Candidate


Candidate is signing that all of the work and evidence within in this portfolio is their

own and no one else’s.

Internal Moderator


Complaints Policy Statement Roots to Fruit Midlands Limited is committed to providing excellent customer service to everyone who is involved in its operation. We welcome constructive complaints, and we are firmly committed to a process of continuous improvement of which the complaints procedure is just one element. The objectives of this complaints procedure are to ensure that:

any complaints that are received are investigated at the appropriate level in the organisation,

all complaints are actioned in the most expeditious way,

persons making complaints know how their complaint will be dealt with, and

wherever possible, lessons are learned. “As work place trainees you will be receiving an alternative education experience, we value you for your input through work experience but also as a customer.” Jonathan Ensell (Roots to Fruit Midlands Limited). When making formal complaints, customers are asked to explain in writing an explanation of the issue that has caused them to be dissatisfied. A complaint should also contain an explanation of what the person making the complaint requires to be done to resolve the issue. Complaints should be sent to the Tutor or Work Supervisor in order to register them within the procedure. The Tutor or Work Supervisor will send an acknowledgement by return, giving a complaint registration number. Including this number with any further correspondence will assist Roots to Fruit Midlands Limited. The Tutor/Work Supervisor will refer each complaint to an appropriate Manager for the first review, unless such a person is specifically mentioned in the complaint, in which case it will be referred to a Director/Trustee of the organisation. All correspondence about complaints will be treated as confidential. When the first reviewer has considered the detail of the complaint, the person raising the complaint will receive a written response detailing any proposed remedial action. This will be done within 28 days of the receipt of the original complaint. If this is not possible, the Tutor/Work Supervisor will explain this in writing within the 28 days. The person making the complaint will also be told in this response that they can request a second review. If a second review is requested, the matter will be referred to a more senior person within Tutor/Work Supervisor. This may be the Chair of the Board, a Trustee or the Chief Executive as appropriate. Following the second review, the person raising the complaint will be provided with a written response detailing any changes to the previously proposed remedial action. In the majority of cases the second review will be the final position of Roots to Fruit midlands Limited. Roots to Fruit midlands Limited Qualification Appeals Procedure If learners wish to enquire or appeal against internal or external assessment decisions, they can follow the guidelines below: 1 Discuss the decision with the assessor or tutor involved with delivering and guided the learner towards the test. 2 If the learner is not happy with this consultation the centre Manger (Jonathan Ensell) will discuss the matter further. If an unsatisfactory outcome is attained then the internal moderator/quality assessor will be consulted. 3. If the outcome from this meeting is still unsatisfactory then will Roots to Fruit Midlands Limited will arbitrate and an External Moderator/Quality assessor from ABC Awards to offer independent advice. 4. The appeal /enquiry will be clearly documented in writing either by letter or email and once lodged with the awarding body can take a minimum of 28 working days for an answer. The Data Protection Policy Statement and Principles There are eight data protection principles that are central to the Act. Roots to Fruit Midlands Limited and all work place students must comply with these principles at all times in their information-handling practices. In brief, the principles say that personal data must be:

Processed fairly and lawfully and sensitive personal data may only be processed with the explicit consent of the employee

Obtained only for one or more specified and lawful purposes

Adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purposes for which it is processed.

Accurate and, where necessary, kept up-to-date.

Not kept for longer than is necessary.

Secure

Processed in accordance with the rights of employees under the Act.

Not transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Workplace Students consent to personal information being held Roots to Fruit holds personal data about its employees and, by signing this induction agreement, you have consented to that data about you being processed by Roots to Fruit. Agreement to Roots to Fruit processing your personal data is a condition of your training. Roots to Fruit also holds limited sensitive personal data about its work place students and, by signing this agreement, you give your explicit consent to our holding and processing that data, for example sickness absence records, particular health needs and equal opportunities monitoring data. Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd. Equality Policy statement It is the policy of Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd to take all reasonable steps to employ and promote attendance on training programmes trainees and employees abilities and qualifications without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex and/or sexual orientation. In this policy, these are known as the ‘protected characteristics’. Roots to Fruit Midlands Ltd will appoint, train, develop and promote on the basis of merit and ability alone. Access to the qualification is open to all, irrespective of gender, race, creed, age or unique needs. Centre Manager (Jonathan Ensell) will ensure that no candidate is subjected to unfair discrimination on any grounds in relation to access to assessment and to the fairness of the assessment. The regulators require ABC Awards to monitor centres to check whether equal opportunities policies are

being adhered to.

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ENTRY LEVEL 2 ENTRY LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 1 AWARDS AND ... · Entry Level 2 Award in Practical Horticulture Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits. This must include 1 credit