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Qualification details

NPTC Level 4 Certificate in Managing Health and Safety in Agriculture/Horticulture
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Qualification summary

To address health and safety issues within agriculture and horticulture for which a need has been identified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The qualification is aimed specifically at farmers, growers, managers and owners of agricultural and horticultural enterprises with a management structure and aims to provide them with the knowledge to help them protect their own health and safety and the health and safety of employees.

It has been developed as part of a progressive suite of vocational qualifications in health and safety in agriculture and horticulture.

Qualification details

500/1573/4
NPTC
4
HL - Higher Level
Accreditation start date:
01/01/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/01/2007
Accreditation end date:
31/10/2009
Certification end date:
31/10/2012
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
This qualification allows progression into and within employment in the agricultural and horticultural industries at a management level. Example opportunities available can include the following:
a health and safety manager/inspector/advisor
a tutor/moderator/examiner.

It also offers progression into other generic health and safety qualifications such as the NEBOSH Level 4 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, or the level 5 NVQ in Health and Safety Regulation.
Facilities Manager
Farm Manager
Forest Officer
Further Education Lecturer
Horticultural Garden Centre Worker/Manager
Landscape Manager
Management Consultant
Manager
Retail Manager
  • 03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
    • 03.1  Agriculture
30 GLH
Pass
Coursework
Written Examination
A short answer written paper assesses the knowledge and understanding of unit 01. Candidates must achieve 60% or above in each question in this paper. A work-based assignment assesses the content of unit 02.
Candidates are required to achieve a mark of 60% or above in each component. See qualification handbook.
Candidates must complete BOTH mandatory units.
  • 01 -  Mandatory units
    Both units are mandatory
    • K/500/3767 - Principles of managing health and safety in Agriculture/Horticulture
    • M/500/3768 - Managing health and safety in Agriculture/Horticulture