Land Based Learning
Course Content
Topic outline
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Welcome to the Land Based Learning (LBL) course on the Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture
This course has been designed for you to complete at a pace that suits you, it is a blended learning course meaning you study at home in your own time, for certification you will need to register with your local LBL College for teaching sessions and assessment.
You may browse the course materials for free, just click on the course category and open the module you wish to view and complete to give you an understanding of the course content . Additionally if you would like to register for this course please do so below by clicking the link and selecting your chosen LBL member College.
Course Overview
The Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture focuses on developing essential horticultural skills. These not only offer opportunities for employment but provide the foundation for further skills development. This practical-based qualification is designed to provide the horticultural skills needed for career development to supervisory or management roles, or to further develop your interest.Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites for entry to the qualification, it is recommended that students who undertake this qualification have obtained the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture or have equivalent experience before they commence the course. Supporting literacy levels would be an advantage, for those with additional needs please disclose at registration with your college to allow for support arrangements and assessment access requirements to be made for you.Assessment
Each unit will be assessed by means of a range of practical activities timetabled and assessed within an approved centre. They will cover all learning outcomes specified in the unit. Your selected approved centre will provide further details.Cost
Whilst access to these materials is free, the price for the registered course, is dependent on individual circumstances will be provided by your selected college provider.
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This unit provides you with the knowledge and skills to assess the management requirements of horticultural areas; to produce management and maintenance plans for specified periods of time; and to monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of the work area.
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Complete the activityParks and parkland, and any other horticultural sites of significance, and in particular those visited by the public, need management and maintenance of a high standard. In this module, we look at the systems and processes that can be implemented to achieve that end.
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