NVQ courses in:
HORTICULTURE & FORESTRY

NVQ courses in Horticulture & Forestry are structured to provide comprehensive, practical training for individuals pursuing careers in plant cultivation, landscaping, forestry management, and related fields. These courses focus on developing hands-on skills and knowledge essential for effective management and sustainable practices in horticulture and forestry.

NVQ courses in Horticulture & Forestry are offered at different levels to accommodate varying levels of experience and career aspirations:

LEVEL 1: introduction to basic principles and practices in horticulture and forestry.

LEVEL 2: focusing on fundamental skills and techniques in plant care, landscaping, and forestry.

LEVEL 3: covering more specialised areas such as garden design, arboriculture, or forest management.

LEVEL 4 and above: aimed at senior roles, management positions, and advanced technical expertise in horticulture and forestry.

The core components of NVQ courses in Horticulture & Forestry typically include:

• PLANT IDENTIFICATION & CARE: Recognising different plant species and understanding their cultivation requirements.

• PROPAGATION TECHNIQUES: Methods for propagating plants from seeds, cuttings, or other propagation materials.

• SOIL MANAGEMENT: Techniques for soil preparation, fertilisation, and improving soil health.

• PEST & DISEASE CONTROL: Identifying pests and diseases affecting plants and implementing control measures.

• LANDSCAPING & GARDEN DESIGN: Principles of garden layout, design elements, and plant selection for landscaping projects.

• ARBORICULTURE: Managing and maintaining trees, including pruning, tree surgery, and tree risk assessment.

• FOREST MANAGEMENT: Sustainable practices for managing forest ecosystems, including timber harvesting and conservation.

• MACHINERY OPERATION: Operating and maintaining equipment used in horticulture and forestry operations.

• ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION: Promoting biodiversity and conservation practices within horticultural and forestry settings.

AVAILABLE COURSES:

Agriculture
Application of Pesticides
Arboricultural Lifting Equipment
Bushcraft
Chainsaw Maintenance
Conservation
Control of Tree Pests & Diseases
Countryside Skills
Drainage & Mounding
Emergency Treework
Felling Utility Poles
Floristry
Forest Machine Operations
Forestry & Arboriculture
Garden Design
Garden Planning Establishment & Maintenance
Gardening
Horticulture
Installing & Maintaining a Green Roof
Plant Growth, Propagation & Development
Plants & Planting Design
Ploughing
Processing Timber
Safe Use of Brushcutters & Trimmers
Safe Use of Forestry Clearing Saw
Safe Use of Handheld Hedge Cutters
Safe Use of Handheld Leaf Blowers & Vacuums
Safe Use of Manually Fed Woodchipper
Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers
Safe Use of Shredders in Amenity Operations
Safe Use of Stump Grinders
Safe Use of Tractor Mounted Hedge & Verge Cutters
Safe Use of Tractor Mounted Mowers
Silviculture
Sports & Amenity Turf Maintenance
The Safe Use of Pesticides
Tree Climbing & Rescue
Tree Pruning
Tree Rigging
Vertebrate Pest Control