Horticulture – Planting and Potting by hand
Learners will be able to:
1 List the tools, materials and equipment required to plant and pot a range of plants and bulbs
2 Describe the steps involved in potting and planting
3 Outline the purpose and benefits of repotting
4 Pot plants by repotting in a rigid pot or potting a pot rooted liner in a polybag
5 Plant a variety of plants outdoors to include bulbs, bedding plants, a tree and a hedge using
appropriate techniques and materials
6 Apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when potting and planting
7 Demonstrate the application of communications, team working and quality awareness in a
horticultural environment.
Target Award
QQI Employability Skills – 3M0935
Start Date: 04-09-2025 Hours/week: 04 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 15 weeks
No formal educational qualifications are required.
Priority will be assigned to unemployed persons with low skills or low educational levels who wish to progress their employment chances or achieve certification to an identified level on the National Framework of Qualifications in conjunction with an agreed career and skill development plan.
Age Requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age.
Learning Aptitude
Basic numeracy and literacy are essential. Good command of the English language required in order to understand instruction and undertake required assessments..
Previous Experience
N/A
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Planting And Potting By Hand | Planting & Potting by Hand (3N0891) | QQI |
Learners will have acquired the knowledge skills and competencies in the theory and practice in this vocational area.