Introduction to Working in Horticulture
INTRODUCTION TO WORKING IN HORTICULTURE
This unit focuses on the skills and abilities needed to work in horticulture.
It covers the jobs that people might do, places where they might work, and tools, equipment and substances that
they might use. Students learn about health and safety guidelines that are essential in this work environment. They also
learn in a step-by-step way how to perform a number of key tasks, including planting, caring for plants and keeping
a tidy work environment.
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CONTENT DETAILS
- Student's Workbook 113 pages
- Trainer's Manual 131 pages
- Supporting Documents 2
- Videos 9
- Interactive Exercises 2
- Price £75
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to horticulture
Where do people who have a job in horticulture work?
What jobs do people in horticulture do?
Garden centre worker
Landscaper
Mobile crew worker
Green keeper
What's it like to work in horticulture?
Protective clothing
Know your way around where you work
Polytunnel or greenhouse/cold frame
Shed
Compost bin
Potting bench
Tools and equipment
Tools for digging
Tools for preparing the soil
Tools for pruning
Tools for mowing
Tools for cutting trees and hedges
Equipment for moving things
Equipment for watering
Materials and substances
Compost
Plant food and fertilizer
Pots, trays, containers and baskets
Weedkiller
Tasks
Growing things
Get ready for planting
Planting in the ground
Container & pot planting
Hanging basket planting
Caring for plants
Keeping your work area tidy
Safety
Tools and equipment safety
Who can use tools and equipment
Using tools safely
Storing tools and equipment
How protective clothing keeps you safe
Safety Signs
Hazardous substances
Manual handling
Risks, hazards, accidents and emergencies
