This Component Has 4 Standards

Lawn Care

Component Template (QVP/Internal Use ONLY)

Aimed at centre staff

C1 / COMPONENT DETAILS
Component No:
Component Title: / Lawn Care
Component Level: / Entry 3
Component Value: (if applicable) / 3
Component Guided Learning Hours: / 30
Component Sector: / 3.2 Horticulture and Floristry
Simulation Permitted? / Y/N
C2 / COMPONENT SUMMARY
Component Summary
The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to be able to look after lawns. They will learn how to work safely, carry out lawn care tasks using the correct tools and equipment and to clean up a site when they have completed the work.

This component has 4 standards

1 / Be able to prepare for lawn care operations
2 / Know about lawn care operations
3 / Be able to assist with lawn care operations
4 / Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
C3 / COMPONENT STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT
Standard 1
Learners will:
Be able to prepare for lawn care operations
Learners should know/be able to:
a. / Personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for carrying out lawn care operations
b. / Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for carrying out lawn care operations
c. / Tools and equipment to be used for lawn care operations
Assessment:
This standard is assessed internally by the centre and externally verified by AIM Awards. Please read this guidance in conjunction with Appendix 1 - A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications.
The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
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(This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.)
For 1.a, learners should select personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for carrying out lawn care operations
For 1.b, learners should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for carrying out lawn care operations
For 1.c, learners should select tools and equipment to be used for lawn care operations
Standard 2
Learners will:
Know about lawn care operations
Learners should know/be able to:
a. / The main tasks involved in lawn care
b. / Equipment used for lawn care operations
Assessment:
This standard is assessed internally by the centre and externally verified by AIM Awards. Please read this guidance in conjunction with Appendix 1 - A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications.
The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· 
· 
(This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.)
For 2.a, learners should state the main tasks involved in lawn care
For 2.b, learners should identify equipment used for lawn care operations
Standard 3
Learners will:
Be able to assist with lawn care operations
Learners should know/be able to:
a. / Aerate and scarify an area of lawn
b. / Appropriate top dressing to an area of lawn
c. / Edge a length of lawn
d. / A bump/raised area from a lawn
Assessment:
This standard is assessed internally by the centre and externally verified by AIM Awards. Please read this guidance in conjunction with Appendix 1 - A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications.
The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· 
· 
(This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.)
For 3.a, learners should aerate and scarify an area of lawn
For 3.b, learners should apply appropriate top dressing to an area of lawn
For 3.c, learners should edge a length of lawn
For 3.d, learners should remove a bump/raised area from a lawn
Standard 4
Learners will:
Be able to leave the work area in a safe condition
Learners should know/be able to:
a. / Waste and debris in accordance with health and safety guidance and site requirements
b. / Clean and tidy the site
c. / Clean tools safely
d. / Store tools safely
Assessment:
This standard is assessed internally by the centre and externally verified by AIM Awards. Please read this guidance in conjunction with Appendix 1 - A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications.
The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· 
· 
(This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.)
For 4.a, learners should dispose of waste and debris in accordance with health and safety guidance and the site requirements
For 4.b, learners should clean and tidy the site
For 4.c, learners should clean tools safely
For 4.d, learners should store tools safely

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