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  • Open Awards Entry Level Award in Introductory Conservation Skills (Entry 3) (RQF)

    Awarding organisation: Open Awards
    Qualification number: 60110466
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60110466

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2013 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2013 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2022

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60319045
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60319045

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2017 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2019 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/08/2019 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60373532
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60373532

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/08/2021 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2021 31/07/2027

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Dealing with Interwoven Stems and Part Blown Trees

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 6037648X
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 6037648X

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2021 31/07/2027

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60326785
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60326785

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2019 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2026 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2019 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Horticulture

    Awarding organisation: Pearson Education Ltd
    Qualification number: 60312142
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 3

    View qualification 60312142

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/10/2017 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2018 31/07/2027
    Advanced Learner Loans 01/09/2018 31/07/2027
    Free Courses for Jobs 01/04/2021 31/07/2027

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Horticulture, Environmental and Animal Care

    Awarding organisation: OCN London
    Qualification number: 60363939
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 1

    View qualification 60363939

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/09/2020 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/09/2020 31/07/2027

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • AIM Qualifications Entry 3 Certificate in Skills for Working in Horticulture Industries

    Awarding organisation: AIM Qualifications
    Qualification number: 60318545
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Entry Level

    View qualification 60318545

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 14-16 01/07/2017 31/07/2027
    Age 16-19 01/07/2017 31/07/2022
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2017 31/07/2022

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma In Practical Horticulture Skills

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60110703
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60110703

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/09/2013 31/07/2027
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2027
    Legal Entitlement L2/L3 01/08/2016 31/07/2027

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

  • City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award In the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control

    Awarding organisation: City & Guilds Limited
    Qualification number: 60122596
    Status: Approved
    Qualification type: Occupational Qualification
    Subcategory: Not Applicable
    Sector subject area: Horticulture and forestry
    Level: Level 2

    View qualification 60122596

    Funding details
    Qualifications Offer Funding Approval Start Date Funding Approval End Date Notes
    Age 16-19 01/01/2014 31/07/2026 18+ only
    Local Flexibilities ** 01/08/2016 31/07/2026

    ** local flexibilities funded by the ESFA.

    Please note that providers must check the availability of the qualification with the awarding organisation.

    For funding and further information, please see FALA and QWS

    For further information about Performance Tables please see GOV.UK website

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