L3 Diploma in Horticulture - WB Adult Skills Offer

Mode of study

Unspecified

Entry requirements

To be able to apply for the Level 3 via this route you must be aged 19-plus, and this must be your first full level 3 qualification You should be in paid employment at a Golf Club or Sports Turf venue. You will also have the full support of your employer with regard to enrolling on this course.

Teaching staff

Your assessors will be staff who have extensive backgrounds in the spots turf industry as well as in teaching and assessing workbased qualifications.

Course Code

WPD3HTAP/1

Duration

Location

Work-Based Apprenticeships

Awarding body

City & Guilds of London Institute

Assessment

Success in the programme will be based on practical competence in the workplace and underpinning knowledge. Students must complete a portfolio of evidence to support their competence. There is no exam for this course.

About the course

The course is delivered in your workplace using a mix of learning that involves use of the College online learning platform and Assessor guidance. There is not normally a need for learners to attend College other than for an interview and initial assessment. The duration of the course will in most cases be 14 months and you can start at any point in the year.

Career options

This award will give you a supervisory qualification. On completion of this course and assuming suitable experience and skills you can progress onto the NPTC/City and Guilds Level 4 NVQ In Amenity Sportsturf Management.

Course Content - What will I learn?

The topics covered in the diploma include turf maintenance, health and safety in the workplace, self-development, machinery use and maintenance, maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems, collecting information and advising others, holding meetings, running small scale projects, analysing sites, preparing of ground and establishment of grass areas etc.

There is no additionality for this course, however you must hold or be prepared to gain pesticide application certificates PA1 and 2 or 6 to pass the course (note these are not included as part of the level 3 course)

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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