Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4
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Overview
Are weeds hindering your day to day activities? Then get on board this Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 (USA Standards) to learn all about weeds and how to control them. This course has been particularly developed to help farmers, gardeners, landscape managers and horticultural workers get rid of weeds in their lands. However, this course is also a wonderful opportunity to learn in-depth about the various types of weeds that hinder human activities, provided you have a qualification at level 3 or above in a related discipline to get started with this course.
This professionally narrated e-course will first clear you about weeds. You will come to understand a weed in and out, along with its characteristics and classification. The course will also focus on the commonly found weed species and the importance of controlling them.
This course will then direct you towards weed control. You will get to learn the characteristics of weed control methods that are important in places such as agriculture, horticulture and gardening. Various weed control methods have been introduced to suit various situations. Therefore, this course has also taken the responsibility to guide you on the various weed control methods, followed by modules that will demonstrate you on how to safely apply chemical herbicide. By the end of this course, you will have a significant knowledge on weeds and weed control to improve your day to day activities.
The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Imperial Learning Ltd* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Imperial Learning Ltd* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications. Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
*South London College is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Imperial Learning Ltd
Please Note: This Course is Based on USA Standard
Why study at South London College?
South London College offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at South London College and you will be provided with all the necessary material which includes Free CV writing pack to make your learning experience enriching and rewarding.
What Will I Learn?
Learn to identify the different types of weeds, identify common weed species
Learn the characteristics of weed control methods
Learn to recognise weed control methods to apply for different situations
Understand the proper techniques for the safe application of chemical herbicide
Apply the appropriate methods for control of weeds and specific problems in agricultural and horticultural industries
Key Features
High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefit of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
| Who Is This Course Aimed at? |
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Access Duration |
The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. Â The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time. |
| Method of Assessment |
In order to complete the Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 successfully , all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments. |
| Certification |
Those who successfully complete the course will be issued the Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 by the Quality Licence Scheme. Course Code:Â QLS-04895 |
| Endorsed by |
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector. The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life. Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market. |
| Progression and Career Path | Once you successfully completed Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4, you will gain knowledge and skills that will give your career the jumpstart you have always wanted. With this completion you can further expand your education or go onto work in numerous positions that will also put you in line to demand a higher salary or job promotion. The average UK salary per annum according to PayScale is given below.
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Course Curriculum
| 01. What Is A Weed? | |||
| What is a Weed? | |||
| 02. Weed Classifications | |||
| Weed Classifications | |||
| 03. Common Weeds Of Field Crops And Pastures | |||
| Common Weeds of Field Crops and Pastures | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief I – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
| 04. Commonly Found Weed Names A-B | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names A-B | |||
| 05. Commonly Found Weed Names C-D | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names C-D | |||
| 06. Commonly Found Weed Names E-F | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names E-F | |||
| 07. Commonly Found Weed Names G-H | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names G-H | |||
| 08. Commonly Found Weed Names I-J-K | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names I-J-K | |||
| 09. Commonly Found Weed Names L-M-N | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names L-M-N | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief II – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
| 10. Commonly Found Weed Names O-P | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names O-P | |||
| 11. Commonly Found Weed Names Q-R | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names Q-R | |||
| 12. Commonly Found Weed Names S | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names S | |||
| 13. Commonly Found Weed Names T-V-W | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names T-V-W | |||
| 14. Commonly Found Weed Names Y | |||
| Commonly Found Weed Names Y | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief III – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
| 15. Grasses | |||
| Grasses | |||
| 16. Weed Control Section | |||
| Weed Control Section | |||
| 17. Mechanical Weed Control | |||
| Mechanical Weed Control | |||
| 18. Common Herbicide Information Section | |||
| Common Herbicide Information Section | |||
| ☑ Assignment | |||
| Assignment Brief IV – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
| ☑ Submit Your Assignment | |||
| Assignment Submission – Diploma in Weeds Identification and Control at QLS Level 4 | |||
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