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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