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LAND BASED / ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS DIRECTORY Arboriculture
Welcome ABC Awards (ABC) is an Awarding Organisation in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality and customer service. ABC is recognised by the regulatory bodies as an awarding organisation whose qualifications meet the criteria applied by Ofqual and are eligible for funding under the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Young People's Learning Agency (YLPA). ABC’s portfolio of qualifications has been developed in conjunction with relevant Sector Skills Councils and subject specialists in response to industry needs, and we believe all ABC qualifications are designed to enable flexibility of delivery and assessment. ABC has a transparent and highly competitive fee structure which is based upon credit accumulation and has been developed specifically for a credit based qualifications framework. This is published on our website. ABC fees are inclusive of moderation and certification.
FL = Foundation Learning ASL = Additional and Specialist Learning APP = Apprenticeship Frameworks SO = Stand Alone T2G = Train to Gain ALR = Adult Learner Responsive OLASS = Offender Learning and Skills PFU = Programmes for the Unemployed Ad App = 19+ Apprenticeship Frameworks This suite of qualifications is administered at the ABC Awards Nottingham office.
ABC continues to provide centres with access to a regional Business Development Manager, a moderator with subject specialism and a named Qualification Administrator as well as the full range of ABC training events and conferences. This directory provides a brief outline for each of ABC’s qualifications in Land Based / Environmental - Arboriculture
Please note: The credit target for the same qualification title may vary according to pathway and units chosen. The Units and Rules of Combination documents for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site. http://www.abcawards.co.uk/land.php The current fees for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site http://www.abcawards.co.uk/fees1011.php ABC Awards has endeavoured to provide signposting to funding eligibility but centres are advised that these are guides only and clarification from funding providers should be sought. Guide to Funding Eligibility categories Issue 4 Sept 2011
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50114116 Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture 60024902 Level 4 Award in Arboriculture 60026984 Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture 60025827 Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture 60025864 Level 6 Certificate in Arboriculture 6002785X Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture
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ABC Qual Code C9300-02
50114116 Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture Learners must achieve a minimum of 21 credits: this will include the 4 Mandatory units (18 credits) and a minimum of 3 credits from the Optional units Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
2
4
30
2
5
37
2
3
22
2
3
22
2
3
22
2
3
22
2
3
22
2
3
22
2
3
22
Mandatory Units
The interaction of soil environments and woody plants [T/602/3921] Woody plant physiology [A/602/3922] The supply, planting and aftercare of woody plants [A/602/3936] Principles of tree surgery operations [L/602/3956] Tree inspections and statute and common law applied to trees [Y/602/3958] Optional Units
The principles of aerial tree surgery and ground based arboricultural operations [R/602/3960] Principles of woodlands, forestry and ecology [H/602/3963] The principles of managing special trees [T/602/3966] Principles of tree surgery equipment use and maintenance [A/602/3967] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum Approved Age Qualification Grading Accreditation Start Date Accreditation End Date Certification End Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
App
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 16 Pass / Fail 01/09/2010 31/12/2013 31/12/2015 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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ABC Qual Code A9300-4
60024902 Level 4 Award in Arboriculture Learners must achieve a minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of 12 credits from any of the units below. A minimum of 7 credits must be at Level 4 or above. Unit
Woody vegetation formation and physiology [D/503/3316] Tree biomechanics and maintenance [M/503/3319] Pest, disease and disorder identification [M/503/3322] Principles of tree management [T/503/3323] Tree development and protection [A/503/3324] Principles of woodland establishment and management [F/503/3325] Tree related damage to built structures [L/502/3327] Selection, planting and design with hardy nursery stock for amenity and landscape purposes [L503/3330] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum Approved Age Qualification Grading Operational Start Date Review Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
App
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Level
Credit Value
GLH
4
6
35
4 3 5 4
7 5 9 5
40 24 45 25
3
5
25
4
4
20
5
8
40
Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 16 Pass / Fail 01/08/2011 31/08/2014 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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ABC Qual Code C9300-4
60026984 Level 4 Certificate in Arboriculture Learners must achieve a minimum of 31 credits. This must include 27 credits from the Mandatory units. Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
4
6
35
4 3 5
7 5 9
40 24 45
4
5
25
3
5
25
4
4
20
5
8
40
Mandatory Units
Woody vegetation formation and physiology [D/503/3316] Tree biomechanics and maintenance [M/503/3319] Pest, disease and disorder identification [M/503/3322] Principles of tree management [T/503/3323] Optional Units
Tree development and protection [A/503/3324] Principles of woodland establishment and management [F/503/3325] Tree related damage to built structures [L/502/3327] Selection, planting and design with hardy nursery stock for amenity and landscape purposes [L503/3330] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum Approved Age Qualification Grading Operational Start Date Review Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
App
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 16 Pass / Fail 01/08/2011 31/08/2014 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Land Based / Environmental Horticulture and Forestry Lantra
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ABC Qual Code D9300-4
60025827 Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture Learners must achieve a minimum of 49 credits. This must include 40 credits from the Mandatory units. Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
4
6
35
4 3 5 4
7 5 9 5
40 24 45 25
5
8
40
3
5
25
4
4
20
Mandatory Units
Woody vegetation formation and physiology [D/503/3316] Tree biomechanics and maintenance [M/503/3319] Pest, disease and disorder identification [M/503/3322] Principles of tree management [T/503/3323] Tree development and protection [A/503/3324] Selection, planting and design with hardy nursery stock for amenity and landscape purposes [L503/3330] Optional Units
Principles of woodland establishment and management [F/503/3325] Tree related damage to built structures [L/502/3327] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum Approved Age Qualification Grading Operational Start Date Review Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
App
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 16 Pass / Fail 01/08/2011 31/08/2014 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Land Based / Environmental Horticulture and Forestry Lantra
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ABC Qual Code C9300-6
60025864 Level 6 Certificate in Arboriculture Learners must achieve a minimum of 31 credits. This must include 25 credits from the Mandatory units. Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
6 6
9 8
40 30
5
8
30
6
8
40
6
9
30
7
8
40
5 5 6
8 6 6
40 30 30
6
6
15
Mandatory Units
Tree risk management [L/503/4168] Tree and hedge management [R/503/4169] Selection, planting and design with hardy nursery stock for amenity and landscape purposes [L/502/3330] Optional Units
Arboricultural plant health [J/503/4170] Planning and development in arboriculture [L/503/4171] Structural damage investigations for the arboriculturist [R/503/4205] Woodland management [Y/503/4173] New native woodland planting [D/503/4174] Management of special trees [H/503/4175] Independent research project in arboriculture [K/503/4176] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum Approved Age Qualification Grading Operational Start Date Review Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
App
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 19 Pass / Fail 01/08/2011 31/08/2014 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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ABC Qual Code D9300-6
6002785X Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture Learners must achieve a minimum of 60 credits. This must include 48 credits from the Mandatory units. Unit
Level
Credit Value
GLH
6 6
9 8
40 30
5
8
30
6
8
40
6
9
30
6
6
15
7
8
40
5 5 6
8 6 6
40 30 30
Mandatory Units
Tree risk management [L/503/4168] Tree and hedge management [R/503/4169] Selection, planting and design with hardy nursery stock for amenity and landscape purposes [L/503/3330] Arboricultural plant health [J/503/4170] Planning and development in arboriculture [L/503/4171] Independent research project in arboriculture [K/503/4176] Optional Units
Structural damage investigations for the arboriculturist [R/503/4205] Woodland management [Y/503/4173] New native woodland planting [D/503/4174] Management of special trees [H/503/4175] Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Minimum Approved Age Qualification Grading Operational Start Date Review Date Funding FL ASL Eligibility
App
Points Score Contribution to Threshold L1 Contribution to Threshold L2 Contribution to Threshold L3 Sector (ABC) Sector (Regulator) Sector Skills Council
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Internal assessment, internal and external moderation 19 Pass / Fail 01/08/2011 31/08/2014 SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU
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Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Awaiting Details Land Based / Environmental Horticulture and Forestry Lantra
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