Sunday, October 24, 2010

Certificate in landscape operations

My original plans were to sign up for a food preparation course with At-Sunrice academy.But because there were problems with my education qualifications I needed to take the WSQ exams first. So I ended up taking the cert in landscape operations with CUGE (Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology).

The cert is made up of 10 modules.7 of them are core subjects while the remaining 3 are elective.The 7 core subjects are:

1) Identify lansdcape materials,horticultural products,irrigation components and
tools used in the industry

2) Prepare to work within the landscape industry

3) Recognise plants and their growth requirements

4) Recognise pest, diseases, invasive and noxious plant species

5) Prune plants (not exceeding 3 metres)

6) Improve soil and media

7) Workplace health and safety - Operations

There are 6 elective subjects but we only needed to take up the first 3 listed

1) Plant, mulch and maintain planted areas

2) Safe use and handling of non-hazardous chemicals under supervision

3) Maintain amenity turf and open grassed spaces

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