Qualification Information

Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by Lantra.  Lantra represents a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the amenity horticulture industry.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

F7TG 04 
Maintain Safe and Effective Working Practices

1. Maintain the safety of self and others in the workplace.
2. Maintain effective working relationships with others.
3. Maintain and develop personal performance.

F7RL 04 
Assist with Planting and Establishing Plants

1. Assist with planting.
2. Assist with establishing plants after planting.

F7RF 04 
Assist with Maintaining Plants

1. Assist with maintaining the health of plants.
2. Assist with controlling unwanted plants.

Optional Units

Candidates must complete 3 optional units in addition to the 3 mandatory units.

F7W0 04 
Transport Supplies of Physical Resources Within The Work Area

1. Load and unload physical resources.
2. Transport physical resources within the work area.

F7S3 04 
Assist With the Maintenance of Grass Surfaces

1. Assist with the Maintenance of Grass Surfaces  

F7RH 04 
Assist With Maintaining Structures and Surfaces

1. Assist with Maintaining Structures and Surfaces

F7RV 04 
Assist With the Maintenance of Equipment

1. Assist with Preparing Equipment for Maintenance
2. Assist with Maintenance Procedures

F7SA 04 
Assist With the Vegetative Propagation of Plants

1. Assist with Collecting Propagation Material
2. Assist with Preparing Propagation Material
3. Assist with Establishing Propagation Material in a Growing Environment

F7S7 04 
Assist With the Propagation of Plants from Seed

1. Assist with Preparing for Propagation from Seeds
2. Assist with Sowing Seed  

F7RB 04 
Assist With the Harvesting, Collecting and Preparing Crops

1. Assist with Harvesting or Collecting Crops
2. Assist with Preparing Crops

F7RC 04 
Assist With Identifying the Presence of, and Controlling, Common Pests and Diseases

1. Identify the Presence of Common Pests and Diseases
2. Assist with Controlling Common Pests and Diseases

F7S5 04 
Assist With the Preparation of Growing Media

1. Assist with Making Materials Ready for the Preparation of Growing Media
2. Assist with Preparing Growing Media