Crossfield Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding
Qualification title
Crossfield Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding
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Summary
This qualification is designed for people who want to develop the understanding, knowledge and skills to be able to care for fruit and nut trees, build biodiverse habitats and contribute to a community orchard project. This Level 3 Certificate consists of 4 units: Units 1 and 2 are compulsory and then the learner can choose from either unit 3 or 4. Learners who wish to take all 4 units are welcome to do so, but the certificate can be awarded on completion of 3 units.
Key features
This Crossfields Institute Level 3 Certificate in Community Orcharding has the following objectives:
- Prepares learners to progress to a qualification at a higher level
- Prepares learners for employment
- Gives learners personal growth and engagement in learning
More specifically it has been designed to provide learners with:
- An understanding of holistic community orchard management through the promotion of biodiversity
- A thorough understanding of how to encourage healthy, productive trees
- The practical skills to engage in planting, pruning, grafting and soil enhancement
- Plant identification skills and familiarity and understanding of botanical terminology
- An appreciation of the historical, social and economic yields of orchards
- An understanding of the social dynamics of group decision making in community orchard projects
This Level 3 Certificate consists of 4 units: Units 1 and 2 are compulsory and then the learner can choose from either unit 3 or 4. Learners who wish to take all 4 units are welcome to do so, but the certificate can be awarded on completion of 3 units.
Entry requirements
Learners must be at least 16 years of age.
Guided learning hours
Min: 84
Max: 112
Total qualification time
144
Study method
Practice based, blended learning and independent study
How long does it take?
6 months minimum part-time recommended. The programme should be completed in a maximum of 18 months following registration.
Assessment
Portfolio of evidence including written assignments, observations, and reflective journaling.
Qualification specification
Please click here for the qualification specification
Learners
If you are interested in registering for this course, please visit
https://www.theorchardproject.org.uk/
Centres (Training Providers)
If you are interested in running this course as part of your curriculum, please contact us.
Registration fee for Centres from 1st September 2023
£170 per learner