Programme Name |
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Horticultural Tools and Equipment QQI Level 4, 4N0683 |
Programme Code |
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4N0683 |
Programme Aim |
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This programme has been designed to help enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary use and maintenance a range of horticulture tools and equipment correctly and safely. During the programme learners will be required to perform a range of tasked on Hand/ Power Tools, pedestrian and horticultural machinery |
Duration |
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5 Days |
Credit Value |
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10 Credits |
Progression |
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Horticulture 4M1994 |
Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements |
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Participants applying for this award should hold a level 4 and/or have relevant life and work experience. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on application/registration |
Certification |
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QQILevel 5 in Plant Identification and Use |
Assessment |
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80% Skills Demonstration, 20% Examination |
Programme Content |
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- Learn horticultural operations to include their primary use and hazards and regulation associated
- Prepare power hand tools pre starting safety checks, mixing fuel, checking for leaks and damage Use a range of hand tools safely
- Use power hand tools safely including a two-stroke engine powered strimmer and a hedge cutter
- Operate a pedestrian rotovator, scarifier, knapsack sprayer, mechanised raker, pedestrian mower, ride-on mower, trailing mower and compact-type tractor mower
- Maintain all equipment while in use to include setting height of cut, removing blade for maintenance, sharpening blade, refuelling, replac-ing cord or gut as needed and maintaining lubrication and filters, cleaning and storage
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