What is the purpose of this qualification?
The Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in the Principles and Practice of Garden Design (QCF) is suitable for learners who wish to develop specialist knowledge and skills in readiness for employment as part of a garden design practice or larger organisation such as a local authority, or in setting up a self-employed business in design and structure.
What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?
The qualification has been designed to enable learners to develop specialist knowledge and skills in readiness for employment as part of a garden design practice or larger organisation such as a local authority, or in setting up a self-employed business in design and structure.
Units in this qualification are related to the Level 3 Horticulture National Occupation Standards (NOS) (2010) developed by Lantra.
This qualification requires learners to complete the following mandatory units:
- Garden Design Detailing
- Garden Design Principles
- Garden Design Process and Development
- Setting Up in Garden Design
- Hard Landscaping Materials and Features
There are additional optional units of which learners must complete at least two of the following:
- Garden Design Styles
- Garden Design in Context
- Planning for a Garden Design Project
How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?
Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Principles and Practice of Garden Design (QCF) enables progression to other vocationally related qualifications such as the Level 3 Diploma in Garden Design (QCF), or to further learning opportunities within employment, or further study in the garden design sector.
Which sector does this qualification support?
This qualification will enable learners to develop specialist knowledge and skills in readiness for employment as part of a garden design practice or larger organisation such as a local authority, or in setting up a self-employed business in design and structure.
Progression & Entry Requirements
This Level 3 qualification is designed for open access without the need for prior attainment in the specific area. It is however recommended that learners have prior subject knowledge, for example plants knowledge.
The qualification is available to younger learners aged 18+ and adult learners 19+.
