Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins
Recommended Prior LearningLevel 1 Living Science is an advantage.
Recommendation of Level 1 Science teacher.
Horticulture Level 2
In this course there is a strong practical component with the production and care of cuttings, the planting and maintenance of larger plants, the design, carrying out and reporting of a practical investigation and the detailed design of landscapes.
Topics and Key Concepts
Term 1
Practice and completion of the practical investigation
Working on the plant nomenclature (naming) assessment
Setting up of cuttings assessment
Term 2
Maintenance of cuttings for assessment purposes
completion of plant nomenclature assessment
Term 3
care and maintenance of trees and shrubs
completion of cuttings assessment (if needed)
preparation and research for landscaping assessment
Term 4
Completion of landscaping assessment