Name of qualification: National Certificate: Landscaping
SAQA ID 66649, 120 credits, NQF Level 3
Mode of delivery: Blended
This qualification provides learners with a comprehensive base of portable skills that will enable
them to progress within all spheres of the horticultural industry.
A Learner achieving this qualification will be able to work effectively and productively within the field
of horticulture knowing how to:
- Ensure health and safety standards in the horticultural industry.
- Maintain practices of providing plant care and nutrition for ornamental plants and landscapes.
- Shape trees and shrubs to promote flowering.
- Ensure that alien invader plants are controlled.
- Recognize a range of ornamental plants used in horticulture and care for plants that require special attention.
- Ensure that grassed areas are maintained through the application of mowing and dethatching practices.
- Ensure that the irrigation systems installed in landscaped areas are properly maintained.
- Supervise and maintain specific sports turf areas.
Minimum admission requirements :
- Passed Pre Assessment (need to work on this – literacy and numeracy test)
- Signed Application Form
- Grade 12 (Diploma/Bachelor Pass) – Certified Certificate
- Certified ID Copy
- CV
- Learnership Qualification requirements:
- Tax Number
- Bank Letter
- Unemployment affidavit
- EEA1 Form (unemployed learners)
- Drs Letter (if applicable)
- Confirmation of employment / fixed-term contract
- Work-Based Learnership Agreement
- Self-funded Qualification requirements:
- Proof of payments
- Payment plan agreement form (For payment plans)
- Proof of employment/ income
Target Market:
- School leavers, SMME owners, RPL general workers
Employment opportunities :
- Landscape construction and maintenance.
- Amenity horticulture.
- Sports turf.
- Arboriculture.
- Plant propagation.
- Interior plantscaping.
- Retail nurseries.