The NVQ Level 2 further prepares students for a working environment, building on the NVQ Level 1. Students learn about intensive crop production on a larger scale and are expected to take more responsibility for both their written and practical coursework.
Whereas NVQ Level 1 involves assisting with various tasks, students are expected to be more independent at Level 2 and take responsibility themselves. They care for a dedicated crop or area of land and once sufficient confidence has been gained they can undertake a variety of work experience projects.
Students who achieve this qualification should have little problem finding employment in the horticultural sector.
Units taught in Level 2 NVQ in Production Horticulture:
Clear and prepare sites for planting crops
• Clear sites ready for planting crops
• Prepare sites and make resources available for planting crops
Set out and establish crops
• Set out crops in growing medium
• Establish crops in growing medium
Monitor and maintain the growth and development of crops
• Monitor and report on the growth and development of crops
• Maintain moisture levels and provide nutrients to crops
• Maintain plant development
Harvest and prepare intensive crops
• Harvest intensive crops
• Prepare intensive crops
Monitor and maintain health and safety
• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace
• Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
Develop personal performance and maintain working relationships
• Maintain and develop personal performance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Propagate plants from seed
• Prepare materials and sow seed
• Provide aftercare for seedlings
Monitor environmental conditions for protected crops
• Monitor and record environmental conditions for protected crops
• Monitor and maintain watering systems
Identify the presence of pests, diseases and disorders, and assist with their control
• Identify and report the presence of pests, diseases and disorders
• Assist with controlling pests, diseases and disorders
