Level 2 Horticulture – Skills
Level 2
Course Code: 2SHSK
Who can I talk to: Mr Matthews
There will be hands-on and practical activities, field work, and experiments. Students will be expected to work in groups and maintain garden beds around the school grounds for the whole year. Students will develop personal resposnsibility and group-work skills as they manage their garden beds.
Course Information
What Knowledge Will I Develop?
Students will develop their understanding of agrichemical safety and application, plant propagation and horticulture management practices. Students will learn health and safety skills.
How Will The Course Contribute To My Qualification?
| Code | Title | Credits | Internal | External | Core | Optional | L1 Literacy | L1 Numeracy | UE Reading | UE Writing | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24833 | Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types (US) | 4 | y | y | 16-09-2021 | ||||||
| 2765 | Plant trees and shrubs under close supervision (US) | 5 | y | y | 16-09-2021 | ||||||
| 24822 | Install wooden battens for fencing | 3 | y | y | 16-09-2021 | ||||||
| 27215 | Prepare to and apply agrichemicals using handheld equipment (US) | 5 | y | y | 16-09-2021 | ||||||
| 29508 | Sow seeds and monitor germination and emergence under close supervision (US) | 5 | y | y | 01-07-2021 | ||||||
| 29508 | Propagate plants by cuttings under close supervision (US) | 5 | y | y | 01-07-2021 | ||||||
| 29495 | Control weeds by physical means using appropriate equipment under close supervision (US) | 2 | y | y | 01-04-2021 | ||||||
| 21027 | Plant and maintain displays of bedding plants or bulbs or herbaceous perennials under close supervision. (US) | 10 | y | y | 15-10-2021 | ||||||
| 91289 | Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation. | 4 | y | y | y | y | 26-02-2021 | ||||
| 91289 | Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation | 4 | y | y | y | y | 26-02-2021 |
Credits: 26-43
Does this course provide a pathway to University Entrance? No
Entry Requirements
All students welcome.
Course Related Costs
No course costs for students.
Companion Subjects
Technology
Subject Combination Notes
Not applicable
