City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma Suite Horticulture, Landscape or Sportsturf (FT)

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma Suite Horticulture, Landscape or Sportsturf

Course Length: 1 or 2 years

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

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Course Length:

One or two years

Venue:

Offered at Myerscough Preston Campus

Brief Description of the Course:

This course is designed for students who wish to develop an overview of the Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf industries. It will prepare you for a range of careers in practical employment positions, alternatively it provides an ideal progression route to further and higher education.

(NB: All programmes are based on credit accumulation. Each unit of study is worth either 5 or 10 credits towards the total amount needed to achieve the qualification).

The College offers opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of Horticulture, Landscape or Sportsturf encompassing practical techniques, academic knowledge and technical skills. It is a popular option for both school leavers and successful Level 2 Diploma students. The course incorporates a mix of practicals, classroom lectures, industry visits and case study exercises. Students enjoy the wide variety of theory and practical subjects combined with a range of projects and assessments.

For learners with 4 GCSE’s including English Language at Grade C, the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma has 6 units (60 Credits) of study and makes up the two terms of the Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification.

For those learners who are 19+ and want to study at HE level we offer an intensive 12 unit (120 credits) 1 year Diploma course.

Students will also receive training and assessment in a range of additional qualifications, which will enhance their employability.

During the course students will gain a combination of both academic knowledge and practical skills such as the identification, production and maintenance of plants, construction and maintenance of hard landscape features such as block paving and flagging and the maintenance of turf areas for a variety of situations. You will gain skills in using and maintaining land based machinery such as mowers, rotavators and compact tractors.

Entry Criteria:

These courses give a good technical training and education providing a vocational alternative to A Levels and the opportunity for successful students to progress to Higher Education. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following requirements are needed:

Advanced Level 3 Suite:

City and Guilds Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma – (60 credits in 1 year)

4 GCSEs including English Language at Grade C or above, or a Level 2 qualification (eg First Diploma at Merit level including at least 1 key skill or functional skills at level 2 in either Application of Number or Communication) or equivalent qualifications.

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma – (120 credits in 2 year)

4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths or Science or a Level 2 qualification (eg First Diploma at Merit level including at least 1 key skill or functional skills at level 2 in either Application of Number or Communication) or equivalent qualifications.

In addition Learning Areas may apply specific agreed aptitude assessments that assist selection during the interview process.

Applicants for all courses in Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf studies are expected to show a strong commitment to the industry and a strong personal statement. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weathers, work as part of a team on practical and theory tasks, work on physically demanding tasks and have a passion for at least one of the industries listed.

List of Units Year 1: (including optional Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf specific units)

¨ Understand the Principles of Plant Science: This module aims to introduce you to the skills and knowledge in plant science and how these can be applied in practice. ( 5 credits)

¨ Understand the Principles of Soil Science: This module aims to introduce you to the investigative skills and knowledge in soil science and how these can be applied in practice. ( 5 credits)

¨ Maintain Turf in Parks and Gardens: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to maintain turf in parks and gardens and how these can be applied in practice. ( 10 credits)

¨ Construct Horizontal Landscape Surfaces: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to construct horizontal landscape surfaces and how these can be applied in practice. ( 10 credits)

¨ Undertake Site Surveying, Levelling & Setting Out: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to undertake site surveying, levelling and setting out and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Establish & Maintain Exterior Plant Displays: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to establish and manage exterior plant displays and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Construct & Restore Walls: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to construct and maintain walls and how these techniques can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Manage Plant Propagation Activities: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to manage plant propagation activities and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Undertake Horticultural Production Techniques – Outdoors: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to undertake horticultural production techniques – outdoors and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

List of Units Year 2: (including optional Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf specific units)

¨ Manage Winter & Summer Sports Turf Surfaces: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the different maintenance requirements for a range of winter and summer sports surfaces. (10 credits)

¨ Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in the Land-based Industries: The aim of the module is to give you the skills needed to identify, participate and review work experience in the land-based industries. (10 credits)

¨ Business Management in the Land-based Sector: In this module you will look at the business environment, the roles and responsibilities of those employed in land-based businesses and resource requirements. (10 credits)

¨ Construct & Establish Sports & Amenity Turf Areas: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to construct and establish sports and amenity turf areas and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Manage Soil Water: This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of how to manage soil water and how these can be applied in practice. (5 credits)

¨ Understand the Principles and Practices of Landscape & Garden Design: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles and practices of landscape and garden design and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Understand the Principles of Plant Health & Protection: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles of plant health and protection and how these can be applied in practice. (5 credits)

¨ Undertake Tree & Shrub Pruning & Maintenance: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of tree and shrub pruning and maintenance and how these can be put into practice. (10 credits)

¨ Construct & Maintain Decorative Landscape Features: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to construct and maintain specialist landscape features and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Construct & Maintain Timber Landscape Features: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of how to construct and maintain timber landscape features and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Understand the Principles of Organic Crop Production: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles of organic crop production and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Undertake Horticultural Production Techniques – Protected: This module aims to introduce you to the skills and knowledge needed to use horticultural production techniques in protective environments, and how these can be applied in practice. (10 credits)

¨ Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-based Sector: This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles of undertaking an investigative project and how this can be put into practice. ( 10 credits)

This list is an example of what may be taught but will vary between the Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf options.

Assessments:

Assessments will include assignments, exams, presentations and reports.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

Employment opportunities in the Horticulture, Landscape and Sportsturf industries are currently very good. The Level 3 Diploma course provides the qualifications and experience for entry into the industry at an operational level with future prospects for management.

Progression:

As a course equivalent to A Level the Level 3 City and Guilds Subsidiary Diploma is an ideal spring board for progression to a Diploma. The Extended Diploma will allow a student to gain UCAS points to progress onto a Higher Education Course, eg:

¨ FdSc Horticulture

¨ BSc Top-up Horticultural Science & Management

¨ FdSc Sportsturf

¨ BSc Sportsturf Science & Management

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment: waterproof coat and trousers, steel toe capped safety boots, lab coat, gloves, digital camera. Please refer to website for full details

2 Extra Costs: Stationary costs. Please refer to website for full details

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.