Amenity Horticulture (Landscaping)
Level 3
Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 12 September 2002 to 31 March 2007
Group award number: G6XF 23
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Lantra. Lantra represent a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the amenity horticulture area.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
AT62 04
Estimate Resource Requirements and Programme Work
1Estimate the resources required by programmes
2Sequence and programme work
D9CG 04
Promote, Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security
1Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of the workplace
2Promote good standards of health and safety
3Respond to health emergencies within the workplace
B73D 04
Manage Yourself
1Develop your own skills to improve your performance
2Manage your time to meet your objectives
B77N 04
Manage Information for Action
1Gather required information
2Inform and advise others
3Hold meetings
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 5 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
AT69 04
Specify and Monitor Landscape Maintenance
1Specify the maintenance of landscapes
2Inspect and monitor landscape maintenance
3Monitor the safety and condition of features and facilities
D9CF 04
Produce Plants for Decorative Horticultural Displays
1Gather and propagate vegetative material
2Propagate plants by seed
D9C6 04
Maintain and Develop Decorative Horticultural Displays
1Maintain and develop the appearance of decorative horticultural displays
2Maintain the health of decorative horticultural displays
AT63 04
Create Grassed and Planted Areas
1Set and mark out sites ready for operations
2Evaluate ground and environmental conditions
3Prepare sites for soft landscape establishment
4Establish planted areas
5Establish grass awards
AT6K 04
Manage Planted Areas for their Amenity Value
1Plan and ensure the maintenance of planted areas
2Plan and ensure the renovation of planted areas
AT64 04
Prepare Sites for Landscape Construction and Installation
1Form ground profiles for landscape works
2Install drainage systems
AT65 04
Construct Hard Landscape Components
1Lay hard surfaces
2Construct free-standing walls
3Install hard landscape features and structures
4Construct pools and water features
5Construct rock gardens
AT66 04
Restore Landscape Areas and Components
1Repair and restore walls
2Restore soft landscape areas
B5RR 04
Prepare for and Maintain Equipment and Machines
1Prepare equipment and machines for maintenance
2Maintain and repair equipment and machines
D9CH 04
Transplant Large Root-Balled Trees
1Select and transport large root-balled trees
2Establish large root-balled trees in new sites
D9CC 04
Prepare and Apply Pesticides
1Prepare for pesticide application
2Apply pesticide
3Carry out post-application procedures
D9C0 04
Design Landscape Areas and Specify Materials and Components
1Prepare designs for landscape projects
2Specify plants, materials and installation details
B43B 04
Assess the Characteristics of Sites
1Gather data on the characteristics of sites
2Analyse date to produce information on the characteristics of sites
D3XL 04
Improve the Customer Relationship
1Improve communications with your customers
2Balance the needs of your customer and your organisation
3Exceed customer expectations to develop the relationship
D3XN 04
Monitor and Solve Customer Service Problems
1Solve immediate customer service problems
2Identify repeated customer service problems and options for solving them
3Take action to avoid the repetition of customer service problems
B6G8 04
Lead the Work of Teams and individuals to Achieve Their Objectives
1Plan the work of teams and individuals
2Assess the work of teams and individuals
3Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work
Contexts
The award can be taken in 3 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:
Amenity Horticulture G6XC 23
Amenity Horticulture (Landscaping) G6XF 23
Amenity Horticulture (Sports Turf) G6XA 23
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