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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:
General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
49668 General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Ornamental Horticulture and
Landscape
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
AgriSETA - Agriculture SETA
QUALIFICATION
TYPE
FIELD SUBFIELD
National Certificate Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature
Conservation
Horticulture
ABET BAND MINIMUM
CREDITS
OLD NQF LEVEL NEW NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined 131 Level 1 NQF Level 01 Regular-Unit Stds
Based
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION
NUMBER
REGISTRATION
START DATE
REGISTRATION END
DATE
Reregistered SAQA 0160/05 2009-07-07 2012-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-06-30 2016-06-30
In all of the tables in this document, both the old and the new NQF Levels are shown. In the text (purpose statements,
qualification rules, etc), any reference to NQF Levels are to the old levels unless specifically stated otherwise.
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
This qualification provides learners with a firm foundation of portable skills with which to enter the horticultural
industry in its broadest sense, or if already employed in the industry, be able to look forward to a career path in
any sector of the industry.
A Learner achieving this qualification will be able to work effectively and productively within the field of
horticulture knowing:
z The basic differences between the various plants.
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z How plants are categorized.
z How to prepare the soil for planting.
z How to grow, handle and care for plants.
z How to apply water to planted areas correctly.
The principles of health and safety are embedded in all the learning aspects of the qualification.
The qualification addresses an urgent industry needs to skill its workforce, to produce and maintain high quality
plants and landscapes.
One of the first impressions that a tourist has of a country, is the beauty of its parks, gardens and sports
facilities. This qualification aims to introduce and consolidate world class standards of horticultural excellence to
enhance South Africa as a tourist destination. The resultant spin-offs will have a positive impact on job creation
and economic empowerment in the country.
Rationale:
This qualification is aimed at those people with limited formal education. It represents a strategic development
in the career and learning pathway of individuals, both from a vocational point of view, as well as from a
learning point of view.
For those wishing to enter the industry, whether they are unemployed or as an Entrepreneur, this qualification
offers a solid foundation of all aspects in the horticultural industry including:
z Landscape construction and maintenance
z Amenity horticulture
z Sportsturf
z Arboriculture
z Plant propagation
z Interior plantscaping
z Retail nurseries
z Floristry
As the core is generic to all the above sectors of the horticultural industry, the qualification embodies the
principle of portability and forms the base for any future learning. Accordingly, this will facilitate the employment
of learners within the industry.
This qualification addresses both the current and future needs of horticulture in South Africa
The qualification is accessible to the learner, in both the urban and rural environs. The varied scope illustrates
the multiple vocations that are available.
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
The industry will encourage potential Learners to embark on this qualification as it has universal relevance to the
industry and is nationally recognized. Learners who would like to access this qualification should have
demonstrated competency in Communication and Numeracy at ABET Level 3.
Recognition of prior learning
The qualification may be achieved in part or as a whole through the Recognition of Prior Learning.
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?
Y
QUALIFICATION RULES
This qualification consists of a minimum of 131 credits, composed of:
z Fundamental: 41
z Core: 65
z Electives: 25
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES
1. Apply the principles of health and safety in the horticultural environment.
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2. Understand the structure of plants and the functions of their various components.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the necessity of water for plant growth.
4. Describe the amount of water to be applied at the most suitable frequency to ensure the healthy growth and
development of plants.
5. Identify the soil types that commonly occur in landscaped areas.
6. Propagate ornamental plants from seed.
7. Conduct the care of ornamental seedlings.
8. Plant and establish ornamental plants from containers into open ground.
9. Mulch and enrich the soil in established landscapes.
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1.
z The provisions of the health and safety act, as they relate to horticulture are described.
z The duties and responsibilities of employers and employees to provide and maintain a safe working
environment are explained.
2.
z The role of the leaf in the structure and growth of a plant is explained.
z The functions of the roots and stems, in the structure and development of a plant are described.
z The role that the flower has in the reproductive process of a plant is explained.
3.
z The necessity of water for the growth and development of plants is described.
z The factors that affect the water requirements of plants are descried.
z The importance of watering seedlings and newly transplanted material is explained.
4.
z The ideal times and rates of application for watering are described.
z The scheduling of watering to meet the seasonal and climatic conditions are explained.
5.
z The classifications of topsoil and subsoil are explained.
z The various soil types are described.
z The necessity of tilling and enriching the soil before planting is explained.
6.
z The preparation of the seed bed and the manual sowing of seed are demonstrated.
z The monitoring and controlling of the germination environment is described.
7.
z The maintenance and 'growing on' of seedlings is described.
z The 'pricking out' of seedlings and the cultural care, prior to the transplanting stage is described.
8.
z The procedures for the preparation and planting of ornamentals are described.
z The backfilling, firming and leveling of the soil is described.
z The initial care that the plants require is explained.
z The procedures for the preparation and planting of annual is described.
9.
z The materials used in mulching and the benefits derived are described.
z The role that organic material plays in soil enrichment is explained.
z The function of chemical fertilizers in soil enrichment of established plantings is explained.
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ntegrated assess ent:
he integrated assess ent allows the earners the opportunit to show that the are a le to utilize concepts
ideas and actions across unit standards. his will allow earners to achieve co petenc that is in eeping with
the purpose oI the qualiIication.
An integrated assess ent will indicate how theoretical learning is de onstrated in a practical environ ent in
such a wa that the application oI the wor learnt eco es second nature.
n conducting an assess ent the qualit oI the perIor ance ust also e evaluated i.e. oth the perIor ance
and the thin ing ehind the action ust e qualitative.
he assess ent should include oth Ior ative and su ative options and should use various assess ent tools
i.e. not o servation onl . t is suggested that a PortIolio oI Assess ent Ior part oI the su ative
assess ent with practical outco es eing de onstrated in a si ulated or real wor place situation.
A road range oI tas orientated and theoretical tools a e used with the distinction etween practical
nowledge and disciplinar nowledge eing aintained.
nit Standards in the qualiIication ust e used to assess the speciIic and ritical ross ield utco es. t is
reco ended that the assess ent tools give earners the opportunit to account Ior their decision a ing and
pro le solving in line with the SpeciIic utco es and related Assess ent riteria.
As a result oI this qualiIication eing generic in Ior ing the Ioundation Ior a career in horticulture earners
should e assessed in occupational conte ts and activities. he assess ent should ensure that the Ioundational
s ills are porta le and prepare the Ior Iurther learning whatever career path the a choose.
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY
o parisons oI the unit standards Iro the nited ingdo Australia and ew ealand indicate si ilarities in
general horticultural practices. owever given the cli atic conditions relative to the countries Iro which the
co parisons were done deviations in content are unavoida le.
he horticultural qualiIications in the nited ingdo and ew ealand egin at level 2 ut uch oI their
content is si ilar to that covered in this qualiIication.
a ples oI co para le qualiIications Iro the nited ingdo include:
z A enit horticulture: 2 reIerence 100 / 2 9 / 8
z Production horticulture: 2 reIerence 100 / 2 92 / 6
z ertiIicate in horticulture: 2 reIerence 100 / 4284 / 2
z ertiIicate in gardening: 2 reIerence 100 / 42 1 /
Australia has horticultural qualiIications Iro level 1. ue to the structure oI their ar ets and their production
ethodologies an oI the unit standards are also used in their agricultural qualiIications.
o ensure porta ilit and general applica ilit the South AIrican level 1 and 2 horticultural qualiIications are
generic. Specialisation into the diverse Iields occurs at level and a ove. Australia however has elected to
specialise Iro level 1.
he Iollowing Australian qualiIications were e a ined and the nota le si ilarities are:
1. egistration o 10298 ertiIicate 1 in orticulture Ar oriculture
z his level 1 qualiIication covers the practices and procedures used in tree esta lish ent and asic pruning.
z an oI the unit standards are used in their other horticultural qualiIications.
z n ter s oI Ar oriculture the South AIrican qualiIication includes asic tree identiIication and cultural
practices.
2. egistration o 10498 ertiIicate 1 in orticulture andscape
z his level 1 qualiIication covers the practices and procedures used in the esta lish ent and aintenance oI
landscapes.
z an oI the unit standards are used in their other horticultural qualiIications.
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z In terms of landscaping, the South African qualification follows similar lines, but specific landscaping practices
are included in the electives.
3. Registration No RUH10398 - Certificate 1 in Horticulture (Floriculture)
z This level 1 qualification covers the practices and procedures used in the care and presentation of floral
material, both natural and artificial.
z Many of the unit standards are used in their other horticultural qualifications.
z In terms of Floriculture, the South African qualification has 3 specific floristry unit standards included in the
electives.
4. Registration No RUH10598 - Certificate 1 in Horticulture (Nursery)
z This level 1 qualification covers the principles and practices used in the retail garden centres.
z Many of the unit standards are used in their other horticultural qualifications.
z Specific to this qualification is the merchandising aspects, which are addressed in the South African level 2
electives.
5. Registration No RUH10698 - Certificate 1 in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens)
z This level 1 qualification covers the practices and procedures used in the establishment and maintenance of
landscapes for municipalities and state institutions.
z Many of the unit standards are used in their other horticultural qualifications.
z In terms of large scale landscaping, the South African qualification addresses the same needs and our
terminology for this sector is "Amenity Horticulture" The specific landscaping practices are included in the
electives.
6. Registration No RUH10798 - Certificate 1 in Horticulture (Turf Management)
z This level 1 qualification covers the practices and procedures used in the establishment and maintenance of
large grassed areas, such as golf courses, sportfields and Racetracks.
z Many of the unit standards are used in their other horticultural qualifications.
z In terms of turf grass, the South African qualification includes for the basic mowing and care, but the
specialist establishment and cultural practices are contained in the "Sports Turf" electives.
Summary:
After lengthy discussions, the horticultural SGB and its representative bodies jointly decided that the South
African horticultural industry cannot justify six separate qualifications at level 1 and 2. Accordingly, the
specialisations will be addressed in the electives in one qualification at each level.
ARTICULATION OPTIONS
The generic nature of this qualification and the focus on multi-skilling, will allow articulation within the
horticultural industry sectors of :
Amenity Horticulture, Landscaping, Interior Plantscaping, Garden Design, Sports, Turf, Arboriculture, Floristry,
Floriculture, Plant Propagation, Retail Nurseries and Landscape Irrigation.
As the basics of Agriculture and horticulture are parallel, articulation in the fields of Agronomy, Fruit and
Vegetable Production, Nature Conservation and Forestry are possible.
MODERATION OPTIONS
Anyone assessing a learner against these unit standards must be registered as an assessor with the relevant
ETQA and have experience or in depth knowledge of the horticultural industry.
Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of these unit standards or will assess these unit
standards must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen
by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the qualification and the agreed ETQA
procedure.
Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against these unit standards may apply to be assessed by any
assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS
Assessors must:
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z Be accredited as an assessor by the relevant ETQA.
z Have experience or in depth knowledge of the horticultural industry, specifically as it relates to ornamental
aspects.
z Meet any other requirements that may be stipulated by the relevant ETQA.
z Hold a qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture at NQF Level 2 or higher.
NOTES
N/A
UNIT STANDARDS:
ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
OLD
LEVEL
NEW
LEVEL
CREDITS
Core 119695 Apply fertilizers to ornamental plants and landscapes Level 1
NQF Level
01
3
Core 119707 Apply health and safety principles in horticulture Level 1
NQF Level
01
3
Core 119702 Apply water to landscaped areas Level 1
NQF Level
01
3
Core 119686 Care for ornamental seedlings Level 1
NQF Level
01
4
Core 119694
Control weeds manually in plant propogation and
landscaping
Level 1
NQF Level
01
4
Core 119687
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the horticultural
industry
Level 1
NQF Level
01
2
Core 119711
Demonstrate an understand of the basic structure of
ornamental plants
Level 1
NQF Level
01
4
Core 119714
Demonstrate an understanding of the role and
requirements of water in plants
Level 1
NQF Level
01
3
Core 119696 Identify and prepare soils for landscaped planting Level 1
NQF Level
01
4
Core 119708
Identify and report common pests and diseases in
plant propogation and landscapes
Level 1
NQF Level
01
4
Core 119689 Identify the major categories of ornamental plants Level 1
NQF Level
01
6
Core 119697 Mow lawns in landscaped areas Level 1
NQF Level
01
3
Core 119703
Mulch and enrich the soil of established landscaped
areas
Level 1
NQF Level
01
5
Core 119706
Plant and establish ornamental plants from containers
into open ground
Level 1
NQF Level
01
5
Core 119704 Propagate ornamental plants from seed Level 1
NQF Level
01
5
Core 119710 Prune and shape ornamental shrubs Level 1
NQF Level
01
4
Core 119698 Utilise growth media for ornamental plant containers Level 1
NQF Level
01
3
Fundamental 7464
Analyse cultural products and processes as
representations of shape, space and time
Level 1
NQF Level
01
2
Fundamental 7451 Collect, analyse, use and communicate numerical data Level 1
NQF Level
01
2
Fundamental 7449
Critically analyse how mathematics is used in social,
political and economic relations
Level 1
NQF Level
01
2
Fundamental 14084
Demonstrate an understanding of and use the
Level 1
NQF Level
1
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numbering system 01
Fundamental 12203
Demonstrate knowledge of issues relating to HIV and
AIDS
Level 1
NQF Level
01
2
Fundamental 7463
Describe and represent objects and the environment in
terms of shape, space, time and motion
Level 1
NQF Level
01
2
Fundamental 12462
Engage in a range of speaking and listening
interactions for a variety of purposes
Level 1
NQF Level
01
6
Fundamental 12471
Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn
(revised)
Level 1
NQF Level
01
5
Fundamental 12469 Read and respond to a range of text types Level 1
NQF Level
01
6
Fundamental 7461
Use maps to access and communicate information
concerning routes, location and direction
Level 1
NQF Level
01
1
Fundamental 7447 Working with numbers in various contexts Level 1
NQF Level
01
6
Fundamental 12470 Write for a variety of different purposes Level 1
NQF Level
01
6
Elective 119692 Apply basic tree climbing principles Level 2
NQF Level
02
6
Elective 119691
Backfill compact and replant grass sods and plants in
irrigation trenches
Level 2
NQF Level
02
5
Elective 119701 Create an awareness of enviromental protection Level 2
NQF Level
02
4
Elective 119690 Establish an area of turf with grass sods Level 2
NQF Level
02
6
Elective 119699 Excavate irrigation trenches in established landscapes Level 2
NQF Level
02
5
Elective 119705 Handle floristry plant material Level 2
NQF Level
02
5
Elective 119700 Install irrigation piping in trenches Level 2
NQF Level
02
10
Elective 119709 Maintain and conserve the flora in nature areas Level 2
NQF Level
02
5
Elective 119688
Maintain optimal environmental conditions for floristry
arrangements
Level 2
NQF Level
02
5
Elective 119693 Treat floristry plant material Level 2
NQF Level
02
7
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:
NONE
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete
record available to SAQA as of today. Some Quality Assuring Bodies have a lag in their recording systems for provider
accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and
unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a
record appears to be missing from here.
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2. Bonwelong Skills Development
3. Botsitso Development Service Providers
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All qualiIications and part qualiIications registered on the ational QualiIications ra ewor are pu lic propert . hus the onl
pa ent that can e ade Ior the is Ior service and reproduction. t is illegal to sell this aterial Ior proIit. I the aterial is
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