Horticultural Practices (0145)

Last Updated: 30 Nov 2023
Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Pruning

Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Problematic Plants, Pests, Weeds and Diseases

These are short practical qualifications that employers in horticultural industry really value.

Please use the following links to check funding availability.  
  • England - please check: Ofqual 
  • Wales - please check: QiW 
  • Northern Ireland - please check: CCEA 
  • Scotland - please check: SCQF and SQA  
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The qualifications are aimed at two specific target audiences:
  • Learners aged 16 to 18, taken alongside a new Technical qualification to enhance some of the key practical skills that employers value
  • Adults in work to confirm competence, or career changers looking for an industry credible qualification
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England

Interested in delivering this qualification?

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
The qualifications contain the knowledge and practical skills for ‘doing the job’ in a competent way.

For detailed information, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
The Level 2 Certificates of Technical Competence in Horticulture related subjects could lead to the following employment opportunities: 
  • Assistant gardener
  • Assistant landscape operative
  • Trainee horticulture operative
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

Alongside the Technicals for 16 to 18 year olds:

  • These may delivered alongside Technicals for those learners who wish to gain extra certification against the practical skills and competencies that employers want to see
  • Much of the content is embedded within relevant units within the Technicals

Stand-alone/ full cost recovery or adult learners or other markets: 

  • The Guided Learning Hours are approximately 10 to 12 hours, so this could be delivered over 2 days with an assessment at the end, or on a separate day.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

These qualifications link to the new 0174 Technicals in Horticulture:

http://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/land-based-services/horticulture/0174-technicals-in-horticulture-and-forestry-arboriculture

Level 2

Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Pruning (0145-20)
Last Registration Date: 31 Mar 2024

Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Pruning

  • Accreditation No: 603/0789/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 10 - 10 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 12 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: N/A This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/03/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £35.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Problematic Plants, Pests, Weeds and Diseases (0145-21)
Last Registration Date: 31 Mar 2024

Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Problematic Plants, Pests, Weeds and Diseases

  • Accreditation No: 603/0790/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 10 - 10 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 12 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: N/A This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/03/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £35.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

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