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 : 16
Description: The learner must achieve a total of 16 credits. 4 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group A. 4 credits must be taken from Mandatory Group B. The remaining 8 credits can be taken from units in Mandatory Group B and/or Optional Group C.
Min Credits : 4
Description: 4 credits must be taken 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 : 8
Description: The learner must achieve a minimum of 4 credits from Mandatory Group B. The additional 8 credits can be taken from units in Mandatory Group B and/or Optional Group C
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Soil Management | L/504/0746 | 2 | Level 1 |
| 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 |
Min Credits : 6
Description: The learner can achieve up to 6 credits from the units in this group.
| Title | Reference | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication in the Workplace | J/503/7618 | 3 | Level 1 |
| Customer Service Skills | J/600/3236 | 3 | 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 |