Production Horticulture
Level 2
Awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 5 December 2002 to 31 March 2007
Group award number: G710 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Lantra. Lantra draws its membership from Production Horticulture Industry.
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:
B5MW 04
Clear and Prepare Sites for Planting Crops
1Clear sites ready for planting crops
2Prepare sites and make resources available for planting crops
B5MX 04
Set Out and Establish Crops
1Set out crops in growing medium
2Establish crops in growing medium
B5MY 04
Monitor and Maintain the Growth and Development of Crops
1Monitor and report on the growth and development of crops
2Maintain moisture levels and provide nutrients to crops
3Maintain plant development
D9AJ 04
Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety
1Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
2Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
D9AK 04
Develop Personal Performance and Maintain Working Relationships
1Maintain and develop personal performance
2Establish and maintain working relationships with others
D9ND 04
Identify the Presence of Pests, Diseases and Disorders, and Assist with their Control
1Identify and report the presence of pests, diseases and disorders
2Assist with controlling pests, diseases and disorders
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
B5N4 04
Harvest and Prepare Intensive Crops
1Harvest intensive crops
2Prepare intensive crops
B5PF 04
Maintain Communications and Records within the Organisation
1Receive and communicate information
2Maintain records
B5N6 04
Transport Supplies of Physical Resources within the Work Area
1Load and unload physical resources
2Transport physical resources within the work area
B5N7 04
Maintain and Repair Structures and Surfaces
1Maintain structures and surfaces
2Repair structures and surfaces
B5RM 04
Maintain Equipment and Machines
1Prepare equipment and machines for maintenance
2Carry out maintenance procedures
B5N2 04
Propagate Plants by Vegetative Methods
1Collect propagation material
2Prepare propagation material
3Establish propagation material in a growing environment
B5N3 04
Propagate Plants from Seed
1Prepare materials and sow seed
2Provide aftercare for seedlings
B5N8 04
Prepare Growing Media
1Obtain and position materials
2Prepare growing media
B5N1 04
Monitor Environmental Conditions for Protected Crops
1Monitor and record environmental conditions for protected crops
2Monitor and maintain watering systems
B5N5 04
Identify, Collect and Prepare Plants for Despatch
1Identify and collect plants for despatch
2Prepare plants for despatch
D8CF 04
Receive Goods and Materials into Storage
1Receive goods and materials into storage
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