The NOCN Level 1 Award in Horticulture and the Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture are aimed at learners wishing to pursue a career in horticulture. The target audience is wide ranging and includes school and college students, apprentices, offender learners in the prison estate, adults returning to work and those considering or engaging in a career change.
Min Credits : 10
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 10 credits. 4 credits must be achieved from Mandatory Group A. A minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from Mandatory Group B.
Min Credits : 4
Description: The learner must achieve 4 credits from Mandatory Group A.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety in a Practical Environment | Y/600/3239 | 1 | Level 1 |
| Understanding Soils and Growing Media | K/504/0740 | 3 | Level 1 |
Min Credits : 6
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 6 credits from Mandatory Group B.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest Control | M/503/8620 | 1 | Level 1 |
| Plant Propagation | M/504/0755 | 3 | Level 1 |
| Plant Pruning | R/505/0601 | 1 | Level 1 |
| Plant Selection | M/504/0738 | 3 | Level 1 |
| Using and Maintaining Horticultural Hand Tools | T/504/0742 | 3 | Level 1 |
| Weed Control | A/504/0743 | 1 | Level 1 |
| Current Funding | View Funding |
| Title | Type | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extension of Various Qualifications | Amendment | B20-51 | 14/4/2020 |
| Extension of various Qualifications | Amendment | B19-11 | 7/2/2019 |