Question bank for Work based Diploma Level 2 Horticulture
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Unit 201 Monitoring and maintaining health and safety
3.1 State the organisational requirements with regard to ensuring the security of theworkplace.
State how you keep your workplace secure
3.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace under organisational policy and legislation
Describe your role with regard to health and safety
Who is responsible for ensuring health and safety at your place of work?
3.3 State why inadequate measures to control risks should be reported.
3.4 Describe procedures for different types of emergencies appropriate to the relevant industry.
Explain how you would deal with
a. Fire in workplace
b. accident in workplace
3.5 Explain how the procedures for specific emergencies may be affected by location.
Explain what you would do if someone was injured a long way from any houses etc.
3.6 Describe the different types of fire extinguishers and their use, relevant to the work area.
State the colour code on the tag and the use of the following types of fire extinguisher
a. Water
b. Powder
c. CO2
3.7 Describe the different forms of waste and appropriate methods of disposal.
Describe how dispose of
a. Old engine oil
b. Grass clippings
3.8 Explain the relationship between security and safety within the workplace.
Explain why its important to keeps tools, materials and machines locked away and ensure shed doors are locked
3.9 List 3 specific risks relevant to child safety in the workplace
3.10 State why accidents should be reported and to whom.
4.1 Explain with one example of each how to transport and store safely.
a. equipment
b. materials
5.1 a. State the importance of following manufacturers’ and organisational training instructions
b. the potential consequences and risks of not following manufacturers’ and organisational training
7.1 Explain your own role in maintaining health and safety.
7.2 Explain the reasons for leaving information about your location when working in isolation or in remote
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Unit 202Maintain and develop personal performance
3.1 State own limits of responsibility in relation to specific tasks and activities.
List the general rangeof work that you carry out according to your job description.
3.2 State who to obtain advice from in relation to specific tasks and activities.
State the name of your boss, supervisor and/or managerand your position within the organisation.
3.3 List the correct procedures for obtaining advice (state from who and how you get advice at work)
3.4 State the risks involved in not obtaining advice where specific tasks and activities are unclear.
3.5 Describe how you determine and agree development needs and personal targets at your place of work
3.6 State why personal performance should be reviewed.
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Unit 203 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
2.1 State 2 reasons why good working relationships are important.
2.2 Suggest 2 ways in which goodworking relationships can bemaintained.
2.3 State the methods of dealing with disagreements within your workplace.
2.4 Describe your own level of responsibility in relation todealing with disagreements.
2.5 State why effective communication is important
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Unit 204 Levelling and preparing sites for landscaping
4.1 Describe the importance oflevelling and preparing siteseffectively for all of:
(i) green-field
(ii) urban derelict
(iii) reclaimed land
(iv) existing gardens
4.2 Describe the importance ofcorrectly positioning reference marks relatingto site specification.
4.3 Describe the procedures on arange of contrasting sitescovering: green-field, urban,derelict, re-claimed and existingsite.
(State 3 procedures you would carry when preparing sites)
4.4 State the importance of workingwithin the specified tolerances for the site
4.5 State the types of damage whichmay occur to onsite services (drains, cables etc.) and howto minimise this.
4.6 Explain why it is important tocomplete work to the agreedschedule and specification.
5.1 Describe how to reinstateground to specified levels andwhy this is important.
5.2 State why it is important to cleardebris from the prepared site effectively, safely, tidilyand legally.
6.1 Describe the equipment whichwill be necessary for levellingand preparing sites forlandscaping (state 5 tools, items of equipment that might be needed to level and prepare a site).
6.2 Describe methods of maintainingthe equipment ready for use (explain how to ensure 2 of the tools/equipment in the above 6.1. are prepared for use).
7.1 Outline 2 current health andsafety legislation which applies to this area of work
7.1 Outline 1 code ofpractice and any additional requirements, which applies to thisarea of work.
7.2 Describe how environmentaldamage can be minimised when preparing sites.
7.3 Describe the correct methods fordisposing of any organic andinorganic waste from the site.
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Unit 205Preparing ground for seeding and planting
4.1 Describe the differentclearance and minorlevelling methods which canbe used for the following:
(i) green-field
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(ii) urban derelict
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(iii) reclaimed land
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(iv) existing gardens.
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4.2 Describe how to achieve thecorrect tilth, consolidation,pH and nutrient levelsdepending on the use andfinish.
a) Correcttilt
b) Consolidation
c) Correct pH
d) Nutrient levels
4.3 State where and whencomposts, fertilisers andother materials should beused and the types of that
are appropriate.
4.4 State how preparation maybe affected by and
a. Type of plants/seeds,
b. Soil type,
c. Ground conditions
d. Weather conditions
e. Type of site.
4.5 Describe the unwantedimpacts to a site which mightoccur when preparingground and how to avoid
them.
4.6 State why it is important toclear debris effectively,safely, tidily and legally.
5.1 Describe the hazards ofunderground services andhow to avoid these.
6.1 Identify 15 types of perennialweeds and state how tocontrol them.
The 15 weeds identified were
1.2.
3.4.
5.6.
7.8.
9.10.
12.13.
14.15.
State 2 control methods for perennial weeds
7.1 Describe the equipment andmaterials which will benecessary for preparingground for seeding andplanting covering thefollowing materials.
(I) on what type of soil might organic matterneed to be added and why
(ii) on what type of soil might fertiliser more likely need to be added?
(iii) on what type of soil might lime more likely need to be added and why
(iii) name one type of perennialweedsherbicide
State 2 types of equipment that might be needed to carry out any of the above operations
7.2 Describe methods ofmaintaining 2 items of equipmentused to prepare ground
a.
b.
8.1 Outline 2 current health andsafety legislation which applies to this area of work
8.1 Outline 1 code ofpractice and any additional requirements, which apply to thisarea of work.
8.2 Describe howenvironmental damage canbe minimised.
8.3 Describe the correctmethods for disposing oforganic and inorganicwaste.
a.
b.
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Unit 206 Establishing plants and or seeds in soil
5.1 Describe how to prepare seedsand or plants in a way that is appropriate to the plant and
conditions.
For one named plant describe how it would be prepared to make it ready for planting in a site (i.e. what might you need to do to the seed or plant prior to planting it to increase its chance of survival in the area you are planting it in).
5.2 State what pH is and how to testfor it.
5.3 Explain the importance of timingand seasonality on planting toencourage establishment andgrowth.
(For example why are deciduous trees planted in the autumn?)
5.4 Describe how to handle andtransport plants in a way whichminimises damage andmaintains their health.
5.5 Explain the importance ofplanting seeds and or plants tothe correct depth and position.
5.6 Describe the aftercare neededto meet planting specificationsi.e. when and why the following might be needed
- provision of water
- Adding of nutrients,
- Protection of plants
- Support for plants
- Initial pruning or cutting
5.7 Describe 3 different types of backfill materials relevant todifferent types of plants andsituations.
5.8 Describe 3 different types of protection methods which may be used fordifferent plants
5.9 Identify the types of recordsrequired and explain theimportance of accurate recordkeeping of planting operations
6.1 State the correct methods ofdealing with accidental damageand pollution.
6.2 Describe how to minimise damage and unnecessary wastewhen working.
7.1 Describe the equipment whichwill be necessary forestablishing plants and seeds insoil
7.2 Describe methods of maintaining equipment used in planting operations
8.1 Outline 2 current health andsafety legislation which applies to this area of work
8.1 Outline 1 code ofpractice and any additional requirements that apply to thisarea of work.
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207 Identify the health and maintain thecondition of general amenity turf
5.1 State the importance of checkingturf regularly
5.1.Name 2 grass genus (perennial rye, chewings fescue etc.) and explain why the types and frequency of checks made might be different for the different types of grass.
5.2 Describe how to identify a rangeof turf conditions and the threatsto turf health covering 2 of each of the following
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• pests (state how to identify damage caused by 2 pests, earth worms, moles, and chafer grubs etc.)
• diseases (state how to identify damage caused by 2 diseases, red thread, fusarium etc.)
• disorders (state how to identify 2 disorders – dry patch, thatch, compaction etc.)
• unfavourable conditions(state how to identify damage caused by 2 pests)
• competing growth (describe how to identify 2 of the following weeds, moss or lichens)
5.3 Describe appropriate andeffective methods of dealingwith threats to turf health for arange of species covering:
• Describe 1 physical method of dealingwith threats to turf health
• Describe one chemical method of dealingwith threats to turf health
• Describe one cultural method of dealingwith threats to turf health
Describe how irrigation could be used as a method of dealingwith threats to turf health
5.4 Describe the different wateringregimes for different types of turfsuch as fine turf (cut below 25mm), coarse turf (cut above 25mm)
5.5 Describe the types and explainthe effects of different fertilisersand nutrients (top dressing andliquid) on turf.
- Describe how a slow release fertiliser works
- Describe how a quick release fertiliser works
- Describe how a liquid fertiliser works
- Describe the effects of the following nutrients on turf grass
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Explain why top dressings are applied to turf
- State 2 types of materials that can be used to top dress turf
1.
2.
6.1 Describe how climate and soilconditions affect turf growth andits need for maintenance (
Give one example of how the weather or time of year affects grass growth
Give one example of how ground conditions can affect grass growth
6.2 Describe how to identify whenthe height of grass and finish ofedges meets the specification set.
6.3 Describe the effects of boxingoff and leaving grass cuttings insitu.
State 2 effects of boxing off (removing clippings)
a.
b.
State 2 effects of not boxing off clippings
a.
b.
6.4 Describe the methods used tomaintain turf so it can be used forits intended purpose covering:
(i)Describe a suitable range of mowing heights for fine turf
(ii)Describe how to edge a lawn
(iii)Describe how to apply fertiliser to a lawn
(iv)Describe how and when to water a lawn
(v)Describe how and when top dress a lawn
(vi)Describe how to carry out one type of repair on a lawn
6.5 List methods for disposal ofgrass cuttings to avoidenvironmental pollution.
6.6 Describe importance of cleaningand securely storing tools andequipment.
7.1 Describe the equipment whichwill be necessary for identifyingthe health and maintaining thecondition of lawns (name 5 items of equipment that might be required to care for lawns)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.2 Describe methods ofmaintaining the equipment in afit state for use.
8.1 Outline 2 current health andsafety legislation which applies to this area of work
8.1 Outline 1 code ofpractice and any additional requirements that apply to thisarea of work.
8.2 Describe how environmentaldamage can be minimised when maintaining lawns
8.3 Describe the correct methodsfor disposing of organic andinorganic waste when maintaining lawns.
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208 Establish decorative amenity areas
4.1 State onething thatneeds considered to bewhen selecting andusing all of the followingmaterials:
(i)plant material
Selecting
Using
(ii)containers
Selecting
Using
(iii)supports
Selecting
Using
(iv)growing media
Selecting
Using
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4.2 Describe how to transport andhandle plantsefficiently, effectively and safely.
4.2 Describe how to transport andhandle one material efficiently, effectively and safely.
4.3 Explain why/how plants andcontainers are grouped andpositioned to achieve anattractive effect throughout thelife of the display for all of thefollowing displays:
(i) Formal bedding
(ii) Wall shrubs
(iii) Climbers
(iv) Mixed borders
(v) Hanging baskets
(vi) Other containers.
4.4 Explain how 2 supports are used to maintainand enhance plant growth andappearance.
1.
2.
5.1 Describe the equipment whichwill be necessary forestablishing decorative areas (state 3 items of equipment that might be needed to establish decorative areas).
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2.
3.
5.2 Describe methods ofmaintaining the above equipment (in 5.1) inready for use.
6.1 Outline 2 current health andsafety legislation which applies to this area of work
6.1 Outline 1 code ofpractice and any additional requirements that apply to thisarea of work.
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209 Maintain the appearance of decorative amenity areas
5.1 Describe how to maintain theappearance of the following decorativehorticultural areas
(i)Formal bedding
(ii)Hanging baskets
(iii)Other containers
(iv)Mixed borders
(v)Wall shrubs
(vi)Climbers
5.2 Explain 3 reasons for feedingand providing moisture for plantsin decorative amenity areas.
5.3 Identify and describe five pests,five diseases, two disorders andtheir symptoms.
5Pests
1. Name
Description
Symptom
2. Name
Description
Symptom
3. Name
Description
Symptom
4. Name
Description
Symptom
5. Name
Description
Symptom
5 Diseases
1. Name
Description
Symptom
2. Name
Description
Symptom
3. Name
Description
Symptom
4. Name
Description
Symptom
5. Name
Description
Symptom
2 Disorders
1. Name
Description
Symptom
2. Name
Description
Symptom
5.4 Identify and name 15 weedscommon to decorative amenityareas (nationally accepted common names that give a positive identificationmay be used).
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The 15 weeds identified were
1.2.
3.4.
5.6.
7.8.
9.10.
12.13.
14.15.
5.5 Describe how to select and usecontrol methods for weeds,pests and diseases appropriate
to the area being maintained
Describe how to deal with thefollowing threats to plant health
Annual weeds among annual bedding plants
Perennial weeds in open shrub boarder
Aphids on a climbing rose
Slugs in an herbaceous boarder
Back spot on an individual climbing rose
5.6 Explain why unwanted plantmaterial is removed
6.1 State 3 items of equipment whichwill be necessary for maintainingthe appearance of decorativeamenity areas.
6.2 Describe methods of maintainingthe above equipment (see 6.1 above) ready for use.
7.1 Outline 2 current health andsafety legislation which applies to this area of work
7.1 Outline 1 code ofpractice and any additional requirements that apply to thisarea of work.
7.2 Describe how environmentaldamage can be minimised when maintaining decorative areas.
7.3 Describe the correct methods fordisposing of organic andinorganic waste.
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Unit 218 Preparing and transporting plants andresources
6.1 State the importance ofestablishing the transportrequirements for plants andother resources.
6.2 Describe how to inspect andprepare plants and resources fortransportation.
6.3 Describe 1 appropriaterecord that needs to bemaintained.
7.1 Describe how to handle andtransport plants and resourcessafely and efficiently covering:
(i)growing medium containers
Handling considerations
Transporting considerations
(ii)tools and equipment
Handling considerations
Transporting considerations
(iii)supports
Handling considerations
Transporting considerations
(iv)watering devices
Handling considerations
Transporting considerations
(v)chemicals
Handling considerations
Transporting considerations
(vi)delicate and robust plants
Handling considerations
Transporting considerations
(vii)plants which can be safely lifted by one person orneed more than oneperson.
Handling considerations
Transporting considerations
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Performance evidence may be used, where applicable. If this is done then against each of the above state the location of the performance evidence that is been used.
7.2 Describe how to maintain thecondition of plants duringtransportation.
7.3 List 3 safety procedures tofollow when transportinghazardous substances.
7.4 Describe safe lifting andhandling techniques whenworking alone and with others.
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8.1 Describe 2 items of equipment whichmay be necessary when preparing andtransporting plants andresources.
8.2 Describe methods ofmaintaining the above equipmentready for use.
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9.1 Outline 2 current health andsafety legislationwhich apply to this area of work
9.1 Outline 1 code of practice or any additionalrequirements, which apply to this area of work
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Unit 224Use and maintain non-powered and hand held powered tools and equipment