APPRENTICESHIP CURRICULUM

FOR

GARDENER Program

SECTOR: Agriculture & Allied

BLOCK I (Basic Training):

COURSE NAME: Gardener

QP Name, QP Code and Version No., and NSQF Level: Gardener, AGR/Q0801 V1.0, NSQF Level 4 Training Duration: 300 Hrs (3 months)

BLOCK II (Training at Employer Location):

COURSE NAME: Gardener

QP Name, QP Code and Version No., and NSQF Level: Gardener, AGR/0801 V1.0, NSQF Level 4 Training Duration: 1440 Hrs (9 months)

TOTAL PROGRAM DURATION: 1740 Hrs (12 months)

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Table of Contents

PROGRAM CURRICULUM ...... 3 Basic Training (Block I) ...... 5 General Information ...... 5 Curriculum ...... 5 Hands-on at Employer Location (Block II) ...... 9 General Information ...... 9 Curriculum ...... 10 Assessment Criteria ...... 24 Annexure I: Tools and Equipment for Basic Training (Block I) ...... 24 Annexure II: Tools and Equipment for Hands-on at Employer Location (Block II) ...... 33 Further Learning ...... 37 Learning Pathways ...... 37 Employment Opportunities ...... 37

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PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Program Name Gardener

Program Duration 1740 Hrs. (12 months)

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date 30/10/18

Entry Qualification

Educational and/or 5th Standard pass, preferably Technical Qualification Required Block 1 Training After completing this programme, participants will be able to: Outcomes for Gardener  Identify and use basic tools, equipment and materials: Course Effectively identify, select & use the specified tools and equipment relevant to gardening works.  Prepare root stocks: Preparing root stocks for grafting, budding  Layout and design the Garden component: Area Measurement and planning for the layout and design of garden. Proper landscaping.  Maintain the Garden: identify and select the tools for Pruning, training, trimming and develop healthy Garden.  Become well versed with Environment Health & Safety: Well versed with health and safety measures in terms of personal safety and others as well. Block II Training After completing this programme, participants will be able to: Outcomes for Gardener  Carry out nursery management: identification of various Course plants/shrubs/trees, nursery bed preparation, vegetative propagation of plants, potting and repotting, transplanting, cultural operations  Carry out pest and disease management: identification of pest and diseases, their control measures, spraying of chemicals  Carry out tree plantation and maintenance of trees: use of garden tools and equipment, irrigation, integrated nutrient management, pruning and training  Carry out maintenance of garden: various designs and features of garden, laying of lawn/turfs, topiary, pathways, pergolas, ground covers etc, proper disposal of waste, safe working practices  Carry out packing and forwarding of planting material from nursery to distant places: selection of packaging materials, proper packing and labelling, etc.

Note: 1 week has 40 hours of learning (8 hrs a day x 5 days a week). For example:

S. QP2 Durations (in No. hrs) Weeks Months 1 1440 36 9 2 960 24 6 3 2080 52 13

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Block I: This is a training block done in the Instructor-Led training approach, with theory and practical sessions. The training sessions may be held at training provider’s premises.

Block II: This is a training block done at the Employer location. This is largely hands-on with inputs/ guidance provided by the on-site mentors and supervisors. The employer may conduct instructor-led sessions in classrooms/ workshops and may also look at new age – technology- based performance support tools for additional support.

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Basic Training (Block I)

General Information

1. Course Name: Gardener (AGR/Q0801)

2. QP Code with Version No. and QP Name: AGR/Q0801 V1.0, Gardener

3. NSQF Level: 4

4. Theory hours: 130 Hrs.

5. Practical hours: 170 Hrs.

6. Batch Size: 30

7. Power Norms: NA

8. Space Norms: 5000 sqft

9. Assessment: QP based assessment is conducted by an Assessment Agency as deputed by the respective Sector Skill Council.

10. Tools, Equipment, and Machinery required: As per Annexure I

11. Trainer Qualification: Trainer Prerequisites for Course: Gardener

Sr. Area Details No. 1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees – Nursery Management, Designing, beautification of lawns and gardens for private Houses, Parks, and Hotels in order to attract customers. 2 Personal The individual should be able to demonstrate skills of designing, Attributes maintaining garden, use of various tools, communication skills, observation skills, practical oriented skills and decision making for instant problem solving. Trainer should be Subject Matter Expert. 3 Minimum Diploma Educational Qualifications 4a Domain Certified for Job Role: “Gardener” mapped to QP: “AGR/Q0801, v1.0”. Certification Minimum accepted score is 80%.

4b Platform Certified for the Job Role: “Trainer”, mapped to the Qualification Pack: Certification “MEP/Q0102”. Minimum accepted score is 80%

5 Experience • Post graduate(Horticulture/Agriculture/Botany) • Graduate(Horticulture/Agriculture/Botany) with 6 months of relevant work experience • Diploma with 3 years of relevant work experience • 10+2 with 5 years of relevant work experience

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Curriculum

Block I is aimed at training candidates for the course of a “Gardener”, in the “Agriculture & allied” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner.

Sr. Equipment Module Key Learning Outcomes No. Required 1 Introduction  Understand and perform general Laptop, white discipline in the class room (dos & board, marker, Theory Duration don’ts) projector (hh:mm)  Understand the role of a Gardener  Study and understand types of 25:00 gardens  State the aesthetic value of garden  Study the value in terms of money for gardening Practical Duration  Study the planting materials for (hh:mm) gardening 10:00

Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module

2 Nursery Management  Identify appropriate garden crops as Laptop, white and Propagation of per soil & climatic conditions. board, marker, Plant Material  Prepare nursery bed and seedlings projector,  Transplant the seedlings Seedling Tray, Theory Duration  Maintain farm book keeping sacks, polythene, (hh:mm)  Prepare the root stocks and practice watering cans and propagation techniques. equipment, shade 30:00  Practice cutting, grafting, budding and net, green layering techniques house/shade  Establish the physical infrastructure house, plant like shade house, green house, mist labels, labellers, Practical Duration chamber, irrigation system. spade, khurpi (hh:mm)  Understand the soil mixtures and seed beds. 50:00  Understand the basic botany for garden crops.

 Familiarize with the water, media and nutrition requirement for garden crops Corresponding NOS  Study the fertilizer requirement of Code garden crops. AGR/N0801  Practice pest and disease management of garden crops.  Understand the irrigation methods/ requirements of garden crops.  Maintain cleanliness in nursery by sweeping trashes and pulling out dead plant parts etc.

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Sr. Equipment Module Key Learning Outcomes No. Required 3 Designing of Garden  Understand the features of garden. Laptop, white Components  Illustrate the different types of garden board, marker,  Plan for the design and layout of projector, spade, Theory Duration gardens. khurpi, shears, (hh:mm)  Lay out and prepare the lawn loppers, hedge  Familiarize with the layout of orchard, cutters 40:00 plant fruit plants in the field  Illustrate the different components of Practical Duration garden. (hh:mm)  Implement the techniques to beautify the gardens. 60:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0802

4 Plantation,  Understand the seasonal gardening Laptop, white Maintenance, and and ground maintenance. board, marker, Care of Garden  Understand the different planting and projector, Hedge culture of floral display. cutter, shears, Theory Duration  Understand and perform the irrigation loppers, sprayers, (hh:mm) maintenance in the garden. plant labels,  Practice pest and disease pesticides, 25:00 management. weedicides,  Perform field operations like maintain fertilizers, water Practical Duration lawn and turf, mowing, fertilizing, pumps and (hh:mm) weeding, irrigation, aeration and equipment, renovation. watering timers 40:00  Describe the planting and culturing and controllers method of different trees, shrubs etc.  Identify different fruit plants and ornamental plants Corresponding NOS  Prepare pot mixtures, potting and Code repotting of plants AGR/N0803  Prune shrubs, hedge, edge and topiary  Collect soil samples for soil analysis

 Identify vegetable seed, garden tools and implements  Prepare bordeaux mixture  Prepare spray solution  Calibrate and use sprayers and dusters

5 Maintain health and  Understand the basic safety measures Hand Gloves, safety at the  Understand the minimization of Mask, Pair of workplace environmental damage during farm shoes, first aid kit operations Theory Duration  Carry out proper use of the tools and (hh:mm) equipment  Practice general safety and first aid 10:00

Practical Duration (hh:mm)

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Sr. Equipment Module Key Learning Outcomes No. Required 10:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N9903

Total Duration: Unique Equipment Required:

Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Seedling Tray, sacks, Theory Duration polythene, watering cans and equipment, shade net, green house/shade house, plant labels, labellers, spade, khurpi, (hh:mm) shears, loppers, hedge cutters, sprayers, plant labels, pesticides, weedicides, fertilizers, water pumps and equipment, 130:00 watering timers and controllers, Hand Gloves, Mask, Pair of shoes, first aid kit Practical Duration

(hh:mm)

170:00

Grand Total Course Duration: 300 Hours, 0 Minutes

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Hands-on at Employer Location (Block II)

General Information

1. Name of the Course: Gardener

2. QP Code with Version No. and QP Name: Gardener, AGR/Q0801, V1.0

3. NSQF Level: 4

4. Training Duration: 1440 Hrs.

5. Batch Size: 30

6. Assessment: The Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) will conduct the assessment at the end of Block II.

7. Tools, Equipment, and Machinery required: As per Annexure I

8. Trainer Qualification: Trainer Prerequisites for course: Gardener

Sr. Area Details No. 1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees – Nursery Management, Designing, beautification of lawns and gardens for private Houses, Parks, and Hotels in order to attract customers. 2 Personal The individual should be able to demonstrate skills of designing, Attributes maintaining garden, use of various tools, communication skills, observation skills, practical oriented skills and decision making for instant problem solving. Trainer should be Subject Matter Expert. 3 Minimum Diploma Educational Qualifications 4a Domain Certified for Job Role: “Gardener” mapped to QP: “AGR/Q0801, v1.0”. Certification Minimum accepted score is 80%

4b Platform Certified for the Job Role: “Trainer”, mapped to the Qualification Pack: Certification “MEP/Q0102”. Minimum accepted score is 80%

5 Experience • Post graduate(Horticulture/Agriculture/Botany) • Graduate(Horticulture/Agriculture/Botany) with 6 months of relevant work experience • Diploma with 3 years of relevant work experience • 10+2 with 5 years of relevant work experience

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Curriculum

Block II is aimed at training candidates for the course of a “Gardener”, in the “Agriculture & Allied” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner.

S. Module Name Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required No.

1 Identify various  Conduct site survey Polyhouse plants/shrubs/trees  Schedule the visits to study the shade house, poly Theory Duration house, mist chamber, (hh:mm) potting shed, store  Identify the various parts of 2:00 plants  Identify trees by their size, Practical Duration shape and the location of (hh:mm) the plantation  Identify shrubs by their 38:00 height, color of flower and the season of flowering

 Identify climbers and creepers by their color, Corresponding NOS growth habits and locations Code AGR/N0801  Identify indoor plants  Identify shade loving shrubs  Identify sun loving shrubs  Identify plants by their habit of growth and their sunlight requirement  Identify food trees  Identify herbaceous plants such as annuals, biennials, winter, summer and rainy season plants

2 Identification of  Identify various garden tools Pots, poly bags, moss, gardening tools and such as tools for pruning clipper, secateurs, hedge Potting/Repotting of and cutting, tools for digging shear, power pruner plants and hoeing, tools for measurement, tools for Theory Duration carrying garden material, (hh:mm) tools for propagation, tools for plant protection, and 2:00 tools for grass cutting and mowing Practical Duration  Identify and select (hh:mm) flower/fruits/vegetable seeds and annual seeds, as 38:00 well as trees and shrubs  Collect soil samples for soil analysis  Carry out potting and Corresponding NOS repotting of different plants Code in suitable seasons

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3 Preparation of seed beds  Prepare the potting mixture Measuring tape, Pegs, Spade, and sowing of plants  Carry out filling of pots and Pots of different size and watering different material, Manure, Theory Duration  Prepare the beds for Good earth, Watering can, (hh:mm) planting of seedlings Plastic mulch, Hessian cloth  Prepare the bed for sowing 2:00 of seeds Carry out sowing of seeds and watering of Practical Duration seed beds/pots (hh:mm)

38:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

4 Transplantation of  Study various pots available Khurpi, Weeding khurpi, seedlings and watering at the premises Shovel, Water pipe, Support of plants  Carry out planting and sticks transplanting in pots Theory Duration  Carry out intercultural (hh:mm) activities in pots and nursery bed 2:00  Carry out watering in pots and beds Practical Duration  Carry out hardening of (hh:mm) seedlings  Lift plants from the beds for 38:00 field planting  Provide support to plants in beds and pots Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

5 Carry out propagation of  Identify various seeds and Seed Collecting pans, Plastic plants by seed notice the differences in sheet, Seed storing bottles, seed size Wax, Soil less medium like Theory Duration  Carry out seed sowing in perlite, sterlite, oil cake, (hh:mm) different seasons fungicide  Carry out seed collection 2:00  Store the seed at the designated place Practical Duration  Carry out seed sowing in (hh:mm) soil less medium  Prepare soil less medium 38:00 for seed sowing

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

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6 Carry out vegetative  Prepare cuttings of various Secateurs, Knife, Root propagation of plants shrub plants hormones, seradics 1, 2 and 3  Prepare cuttings of indoor Theory Duration plants (hh:mm)  Prepare root cuttings  Prepare leaf cuttings 2:00  Carry out planting of cuttings Practical Duration  Apply root hormones (hh:mm)  Carry out the root stock raising 38:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

7 Carry out propagation of  Carry out de-suckering Secateurs, Budding Knife, plants through division of  Carry out eye collection for Water mug, Plastic tape plants budding  Carry out budding in roses, Theory Duration peach, plum etc. (hh:mm)  Practice I-budding and T- budding 2:00

Practical Duration (hh:mm)

38:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

8 Carry out propagation of  Carry out air layering in Khurpi, Knife, Moss grass, plants through layering climbers, bougainvillea, Plastic sheet, Water mug, and grafting lemon, other shrub plants Sutli, Plastic tape

 Carry out ground layering in Theory Duration climbers, shrubs (hh:mm)  Carry out stooling in guava 2:00  Practice veneer grafting in mango Practical Duration  Practice inarching in mango (hh:mm) and other fruit plants  Practice cleft grafting 38:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

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9 Handling and replanting  Carry out planting of Secateurs, khurpi of rooted plants cuttings in soil  Carry out planting of divided Theory Duration plants (hh:mm)  Carry out planting of layers in soil 2:00  Carry out replanting of plants grown by stooling Practical Duration  Carry out care of the (hh:mm) budded plants  Ensure proper care of plants 38:00 developed by inarching  Ensure proper care of plants developed by veneer grafting Corresponding NOS  Ensure proper care of plants Code developed by cleft grafting AGR/N0801

10 Transplantation and  Carry out lifting of plants Excavator, Shovels, Pot net, other intercultural from the ground Weeding khurpi, Small operations  Transplant the plants in soil scissors, Secateurs,

 Transplant the plants in pots Bucket/mug, Sprayer, Theory Duration  Carry out hardening of the (hh:mm) Watering can newly transplanted plants  Carry out weeding in seed 2:00 beds Practical Duration  Carry out pinching of plants (hh:mm) to induce branching  Carry out disbudding of 38:00 plants  Apply top dressing in soil  Apply liquid manure in soil

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

11 Cultivation of  Extract/Separate suckers Khurpi, Secateurs, Bamboo chrysanthemums from the mother plants and sticks, Pots, Potting mixture, regrow the suckers Root hormones Theory Duration  Prepare cuttings from plants (hh:mm) developed by suckers  Replant the cuttings 2:00  Carry out pinching of plants  Carry out disbudding of Practical Duration plants (hh:mm)  Carry out stacking of the plants 38:00  Carry out growing of chrysanthemums in pots  Harvest and carry out post- harvest handling of cut Corresponding NOS flowers Code  Carry out packaging of cut AGR/N0801 flowers

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12 Cultivation of rose,  Carry out cultivation of Khurpi, Secateurs, Bamboo tuberose etc. flowers such as rose, sticks, Pots, Potting mixture, tuberose, gerbera, lilium, Root hormones Theory Duration carnation etc. (hh:mm)  Extract/Separate suckers 2:00 from the mother plants and regrow them for the root Practical Duration stock (hh:mm)  Prepare cuttings from plants developed by suckers 38:00  Replant the cuttings  Carry out pinching of shoots  Carry out disbudding of plants Corresponding NOS  Carry out stacking of the Code plants AGR/N0801  Carry out growing of flowers in pots  Harvest and carry out post- harvest handling of cut flowers  Carry out packaging of cut flowers

13 Cultural operations in an  Lay out the fruit orchard and Spade, Shovels, Weeding orchard carry out its plantation khurpi, Small scissors,  Provide wind breaks around Secateurs, Bucket/mug, Theory Duration the orchard Sprayer, Watering can (hh:mm)  Identify plants suitable for windbreaks-jamun, karonda, 2:00 etc.  Practice harvesting of Practical Duration different fruit plants and its (hh:mm) grading  Carry out post-harvest 38:00 operation of various fruits

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

14 Carry out nutrient  Practice the use of nutrients Various fertilizers, Brooms, management in plants according to the Wheel barrow, Hessian Cloth, requirement of the plants Vermi bins Theory Duration  Apply fertilizers of different (hh:mm) composition as per the plant needs 2:00  Maintain cleanliness at the work place Practical Duration  Prepare compost from (hh:mm) horticulture waste generated  Prepare vermicompost out 38:00 of organic waste

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Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

15 Carry out cultivation of  Classify vegetables on Spade, Shovels, Weeding vegetables types of parts used khurpi, Bucket/mug, Sprayer,  Study the basics of growing Watering can Theory Duration different types of vegetables (hh:mm)  Carry out cultivation of vegetables as per the 2:00 season

Practical Duration (hh:mm)

38:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0801

16 Carry out irrigation in  Carry out judicious use of Micro sprinklers, Drip pipe, nursery water in nursery Drip lets, Pipe connector,  Practice flooding and basin Foggers, Fertilizing tank Theory Duration system for irrigation (hh:mm)  Use sprinkler and drip 2:00 system for irrigation  Use micro sprinklers for Practical Duration irrigation (hh:mm)  Use foggers in poly house and net house 38:00  Study the hydroponics system  Carry out fertilization through micro-irrigation Corresponding NOS system Code AGR/N0801

17 Study the design of the  Work on the various Digging Equipment garden and carry out features of a garden Favdaa/dressing faavda, laying of lawns/turfs  Explain the design of the Hose pipe, Khurpi, Grass

existing garden extractor, Weeding khurpi, Theory Duration  Carry out the laying of lawns (hh:mm) Roller, Lawn mower  Carry out procedures such as soil preparation- 2:00 trenching/ploughing, leveling Practical Duration  Carry out spreading and (hh:mm) mixing of manure 38:00  Carry out rough dressing and consolidation of soil  Remove weeds before putting the grass Corresponding NOS  Carry out fine dressing of Code the ground

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AGR/N0802  Carry out dibbling of grass or laying of turf  Carry out weeding and watering of newly laid grass  Carry out rolling and filling depressions in the ground  Carry out the mowing of grass

18 Study the design of the  Work on various features of Digging Equipment- garden and carry out garden Favdaa/dressing faavda, laying of lawns/turfs  Understand the design of Hose pipe, Khurpi, Grass Theory Duration the existing garden extractor, Weeding khurpi, (hh:mm)  Carry out laying of lawns Roller, Lawn mower  Carry out soil preparation- 2:00 trenching/ploughing, leveling Practical Duration  Carry out spreading and (hh:mm) mixing of manure 38:00  Carry out rough dressing and consolidation of soil  Remove weeds before putting the grass Corresponding NOS  Carry out fine dressing of Code the ground AGR/N0802  Carry out dibbling of grass or laying of turf  Carry out weeding and watering of newly laid grass  Carry out rolling and filling depressions in the ground  Carry out mowing of grass

19 Plant and manage  Illustrate the utilities of Digging faavda, Basket, hedges and edges hedges and edges Dressing faavda, Plants,  Carry out preparation of the Secateurs, Hedge shear Theory Duration ground for planting hedges (hh:mm) and edges- marking, digging of soil, refilling the trench, 2:00 putting and mixing manure  Carry out soil consolidation Practical Duration by watering and dressing (hh:mm)  Carry out planting of the hedge and edge plants 38:00  Carry out clipping of the plants to induce branching

 Carry out various inter culture activities- hoeing, Corresponding NOS watering, pinching etc. Code AGR/N0802  Carry out hedge trimming as per the design

20 Carry out planting and  Carry out the planting of Digging faavda, Bucket, management of shrubs shrubs and creepers Plants, Khurpa, Secateurs,  Prepare pits/bed for shrubs, Hedge shear, Creeper stand Theory Duration creepers and shrubbery (hh:mm)  Carry out planting as per the design and height of hedge

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2:00  Carry out watering and trimming of shrubs Practical Duration  Prepare topiary of shrubs (hh:mm)  Carry out inter culture activities in shrubs and 38:00 shrubbery-hoeing, watering etc.

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0802

21 Assist in developing and  Select site and decide Rocks, Bricks, Cement, maintaining a rock shapes for rockery Masonry tools, Iron pan, garden  Carry out filling of the base, Khurpa, Shovel, Drip pipe fixing of boulders and rocks Theory Duration systematically (hh:mm)  Carry out earth filling and apply manure 2:00  Carry out watering for consolidation of soil Practical Duration  Carry out planting of (hh:mm) suitable plants  Carry out watering by pipe 38:00 or sprinkler or drip  Carry out clipping and trimming of plants Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0802

22 Assist in developing  Assist in developing Construction Tools, Stones, various garden features waterfall, fountain, statue, Bricks, Cement, Paint, Water bridges, sandpits pump, Plants Theory Duration  Assist in creating (hh:mm) appropriate features and support the features with 2:00 planting materials Practical Duration  Ensure proper pumping of (hh:mm) water and recycling the same 38:00  Ensure cleanliness of water by removing leaves, algae and other inert matter

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0802

23 Assist in creating topiary  Identify and select suitable Faavda, Khurpa, Hedge and making ground place for creating topiary shear, Plants, Water can, covers  Carry out pruning of topiary Water pipe, Manure  Prepare ground for various Theory Duration ground covers (hh:mm)

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2:00  Carry out planting of ground covers according to the Practical Duration need of the location (hh:mm)  Carry out watering of ground covers-sprinklers/ 38:00 drip  Carry out clipping and trimming to maintain the shape and size in order Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N0802

24 Assist in creating garden  Assist in designing the path Stones, Bricks, Tiles, Bajri, paths and pergolas and constructing the same Pebbles, Masonry tools, with various materials Edge/hedge plants, Climbers, Theory Duration  Assist in making of the base Faavda, Khurpa, Wood (hh:mm) or constructing paths beams  Assist in the construction of 2:00 paths by using stones,

interlocking tiles, bricks or Practical Duration pebble stone, bajri and (hh:mm) moorum  Carry out the planting of 38:00 edges along the paths  Carry out the planting of hedges and ornamental shrubs along the path Corresponding NOS  Assist in the creation of Code pergolas by constructing the AGR/N0802 roof  Carry out the planting of climbers along the pergolas to cover the columns and roof  Carry out the process of training of the plants

25 Planting and  Prepare beds for seasonal Faavda, Khurpa, Manure, Maintenance as per the flowers Seeds, Watering cans, Water season  Carry out dressing of the hose, Bamboo sticks, Green bed and plan the spacing of net, Insecticides various seasonal flowers Theory Duration  Carry out planting the (hh:mm) seedlings and watering their after 2:00  Plan and develop herbaceous borders Practical Duration  Ensure proper care of the (hh:mm) seedlings by thinning, weeding and watering 38:00  Carry out inter cultural operations for seasonal plants  Carry out watering, pinching Corresponding NOS and stacking of plants Code  Demonstrate pruning, AGR/N0803 lopping, clipping in different plants

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 Carry out manure and fertilization of plants  Ensure proper plant protection measures from pests and diseases  Provide protection from adverse weather

26 Carry out planting and  Prepare beds for seasonal Faavda, Khurpa, Manure, maintenance as per the flowers-digging, manure, Seeds, Watering cans, Water season applying insecticides, hose, Bamboo sticks, Green fungicides net, Insecticides  Carry out dressing of the Theory Duration bed and plan the spacing of (hh:mm) various seasonal flowers  Carry out planting and 2:00 watering of the seedlings  Plan and develop Practical Duration herbaceous borders (hh:mm)  Ensure proper care of the seedlings by thinning, 38:00 weeding and watering  Carry out intercultural operations for seasonal plants Corresponding NOS  Carry out watering, pinching Code and stacking of plants AGR/N0803  Demonstrate pruning, lopping, clipping in different plants  Carry out manure and fertilization of plants  Ensure proper plant protection measures from pests and diseases  Provide protection from adverse weather

27 Carry out the  Carry out watering by either Lawn mower, Weeding khurpi, maintenance of lawns of the following methods- Sprinklers, Fertilizers, flooding, fixed sprinklers, Pesticide, Fungicide, Spray Theory Duration shifting sprinklers pump (hh:mm)  Carry out weeding at proper intervals 2:00  Carry out grass mowing  Apply manure to the lawn Practical Duration  Carry out fertilization (hh:mm)  Carry out renovating/ scrapping for making the 38:00 lawn fresh  Carry out pest and disease control  Carry out aeration of lawn Corresponding NOS  Employ proper measures for Code protection from adverse AGR/N0803 weather

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28 Carry out planting and  Identify and select trees as Plants saplings, Faavda, maintenance of trees per the plan and location Shovel, Khurpa, Tree guard,  Carry out procedures such Stacking support, Watering Theory Duration as the digging of tree holes, can, Sprayer (hh:mm) refilling with manure, consolidation with water 2:00  Plant the saplings  Ensure proper support and Practical Duration training of trees- de (hh:mm) branching, heading back, stacking etc. 38:00  Carry out watering  Apply fertilizers in the recommended doses  Ensure tree protection by Corresponding NOS providing tree guards and Code protection from odd weather AGR/N0803  Employ proper pest and disease control methods

29 Carry out planting and  Carry out planting of shrubs Faavda, Khurpa, Plants, maintenance of and creepers Bucket, Watering can, Hedge shrubs/creepers/climbers  Carry out digging of pits, shear, Secateurs refilling with manure, Theory Duration watering (hh:mm)  Carry out planting of shrubs and creepers 2:00  Carry out various inter culture activities- hoeing, Practical Duration watering (hh:mm)  Carry out training, clipping- pruning 38:00  Carry out plant protection from disease and pest

 Provide support to creepers Corresponding NOS and climbers Code  Carry out thinning of AGR/N0803 climbers

30 Carry out disease and  Classify pest categories Pest catching net, Sprayer, pest management such as-insects (Biting & Duster, Bucket, Mug, Stirring chewing insects, Piercing & rod, Gloves, Goggles, Apron, Theory Duration Sucking Insects, Boring Face mask, Gum boots (hh:mm) insects), mites, nematodes, rodents, birds and animals 2:00  Carry out control of sucking insects Practical Duration  Carry out control of chewing (hh:mm) insects  Carry out control of shoot 38:00 borer  Carry out control of ground insect  Carry out control of bacterial Corresponding NOS disease Code  Carry out control of fungal AGR/N0803 disease

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 Carry out control of viral disease  Carry out control of various soil pathogens

31 Suitable methods of  Weigh/measure the Sprayer, Bucket, Mug, Stirring plant protection agrochemicals for rod, Hand gloves, Apron, preparation of spray solution Goggles, Face mask, Gum Theory Duration  Prepare spray solution as boots, Plastic pan, (hh:mm) per the recommended Insecticide/fungicide, Plastic method 2:00  Calibrate the spray pump bags  Adhere to all safety

Practical Duration measure for self (hh:mm)  Carry out spraying of agrochemicals taking into 38:00 consideration-direction of air, distance of spray, suitable time of the day  Prepare bordeaux mixture Corresponding NOS  Carry out dusting by duster Code  Prepare rodents baits AGR/N0803

32 Packing and forwarding  Identify and select Poly bags, Sack, Labels, of planting material from appropriate packing Perforated cardboard the nursery to distant materials for the packing of containers, Perforated plastic places plants and planting material containers  Carry out packing of Theory Duration seedlings/plants in poly (hh:mm) bags  Carry out packing of 2:00 seedlings/plants in cardboard cartons and Practical Duration plastic cartons (hh:mm)  Carry out forwarding of planting materials to nearby 38:00 places and to distant places  Carry out labeling of plants and planting materials with the required details Corresponding NOS  Ensure non-mixing of Code different species/cultivars AGR/N0803  Maintain record of different planting material and the materials forwarded

33 Developing bonsai  Develop the bonsai of Thread, needle, flower vase, various plants pin holder, sponge, filling Theory Duration  Identify the pots required for materials (hh:mm) different bonsai 2:00  Carry out the training of bonsai by providing support, Practical Duration developing different shapes (hh:mm) with the help of coiling of wires, and pruning

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38:00  Carry out the watering in bonsai  Carry out the manuring and repotting of bonsai Corresponding NOS Code  Demonstrate flower AGR/N0803 arrangements on tables such as center tables and corner tables  Demonstrate flower arrangements at homes, offices  Prepare garlands, gajras, and bouquets

34 Check for the safe  Illustrate the proper use of Grease gun, Oil gun, cotton working and storage of tools and implements waste, screw driver, spanner different tools/equipment  Clean all the tools/ and machineries equipment and machineries before and after use Theory Duration  Check all the nuts and bolts (hh:mm) of the machinery used  Check all the moving parts 2:00 of the machine  Carry out oiling and Practical Duration greasing of the machineries (hh:mm)  Carry out cleaning of filters of the machineries 38:00  Carry out sharpening of tools used in gardening  Carry out basic repair and maintenance of the tools/ Corresponding NOS equipment and machineries Code AGR/N9903

35 Proper disposal of waste  Adhere to practices which Grinder, file, plier, hammer, and application of first lead to minimum hacksaw, first aid box, fire aid practices environmental damage extinguisher  Dispose of waste in the Theory Duration designated area and ensure (hh:mm) the proper processing of waste 2:00  Use first aid box as and when required Practical Duration  Ensure proper working of (hh:mm) fire equipment

38:00

Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N9903

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36 Safety measures for  Ensure proper laying of the Screw driver, plier with rubber electrical fittings and wire and cables handle, rubber shoes, gloves, tools  Ensure that the MCB is in first aid box proper condition Theory Duration  Use rubber shoes, gloves (hh:mm) while working on electrical machine 2:00  Keep the machines switched off when not in use Practical Duration  Ensure that there is no (hh:mm) sparking near dry materials  Use antidotes in the event 38:00 of any accident of chemical consumption  Ensure that there is adequate precaution Corresponding NOS available while handling Code agrochemicals AGR/N9903  Follow the SOP in case of any accident/ emergency

Total Duration:

Theory Duration

(hh:mm)

72:00

Practical Duration

(hh:mm)

1368:00

Grand Total Course Duration: 1440 Hours, 0 Minutes

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Assessment Criteria

Job Role Gardener Qualification Pack AGR/Q0801, V1.0 Sector Skill Council Agriculture

Guidelines for Assessment:

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC.

2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC.

3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS.

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below).

5. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion.

6. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment.

7. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.

Total Out Marks Mark Of Allocation Assessment Assessment Criteria for outcomes outcomes (300) Theor Skills y Practic al

1.AGR /N0801 PC1.Establish physical infrastructure shade 60 5 2 3 Nursery house, mist chamber, irrigation system Management and Propagation of PC2.Prepare soil mixtures 3 1 2 Plant Material PC3.Prepare seed beds 3 2 1

PC4.Transplant seedlings 2 1 1

PC5.Take up Potting of seedlings 2 1 1

PC6.Take up hardening of seedlings 3 2 1

PC7. Propagate plants through cuttings 5 2 3

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PC8. Practice layering and stooling (Guava) 5 2 3

PC9. Practice grafting (Mango) 5 2 3

PC10. Practice budding in rose / citrus 5 2 3

PC11.Raise root stocks for grafting and 5 2 3 budding

PC12. Use Plastics for Nursery Operations 5 5 0

PC13.Identify and grow indoor plants of their 3 1 2 basic requirements

PC14. Layout Nursery Area 5 0 5

PC15. Identify and use proper root stock and 4 1 3 scion for propagation

60 26 34

2.AGR/N0802 PC1. Design various components of Garden 75 15 8 7 like hedge, edge, shrubbery, pergolas, flower bed, lawn, etc.

Designing of PC2.Visualise various components according 5 3 2 Garden to actual field Components

PC3. Use various components available in 5 3 2 the garden area

PC4.Design different types of gardens 15 9 6

PC5. Ulitise the available space effectively 5 3 2 for different type of gardens

PC6.Measure area for layout of garden 5 3 2 components

PC7. Layout for components of garden in the 10 7 3 field

PC8.Plan field design 10 5 5

PC9.Maintain the plants according to design 5 2 3

75 43 32

3. AGR/N0803 PC1.Maintain Lawn and Turf 150 10 5 5

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Plantation, PC2. Plant and Culture of Trees 15 7 8 Maintenance and Care of Garden

PC3. Plant and Culture Trees shrubs and 10 5 5 plant covers

PC4. Maintain texture and structure 4 2 2

PC5. Take care of Water and Water 4 2 2 Movement

PC6. Take up Soil Nutrient Management 5 3 2

PC7. Control soil erosion 4 2 2

PC8. Plan and prepare bed 5 3 2

PC9. Plant & culture annuals, bulbs etc. 5 2 3

PC10. Recommend plant Spacing 5 2 3

PC11. Dehead flowers as per the 5 3 2 recommended procedures

PC12. Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and 5 3 2 hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saw etc

PC13. Use techniques to shape trees and 4 2 2 shrubs as per the recommended procedures

PC14. Install drip and sprinkler system as per 10 5 5 the design

PC15. Clean filters & drips for optimum flow 4 2 2

PC16. Understand Water requirements of 4 2 2 different plants

PC17. Use watering appliances like Drip & 4 2 2 Sprinklers, Water can, Seedling water can, Bucket, Syring and Garden hose etc. as per the need and procedure

PC18.Identify Pest and diseases 5 2 3

PC19.Manage pest and diseases 5 3 2

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PC20. Use chemical & non-chemical 5 2 3 methods of pest & disease control

PC21.Plant woody plants, bulbs and bedding 4 2 2 plants, shrubbery, hedges and edges etc as per procedures

PC22. Identify and grow indoor plants as per 4 2 2 the design layout

PC23.Practice in making bonsai 10 5 5

PC24.Prepare potting mixture, potting and 4 2 2 repotting.

PC25. Plant various fruits / crops as per the 10 5 5 design and layout

150 75 75

4. AGR/N9903 PC1.undertake basic safety checks before 15 1 0 1 Maintain health & operation of all machinery and vehicles and Safety at the hazards are reported to the appropriate workplace supervisor

PC2.work for which protective clothing or 1 1 0 equipment is required is identified and the appropriate protective clothing or equipment is used in performing these duties in accordance with workplace policy.

PC3.read and understand the hazards of use 1 1 0 and contamination mentioned on the labels of pesticides/fumigants etc.

PC4. assess risks prior to performing manual 1 0 1 handling jobs, and work according to currently recommended safe practice.

PC5.use equipment and materials safely and 1 0 1 correctly and return the same to designated storage when not in use

PC6.dispose of waste safely and correctly in 1 0 1 a designated area

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PC7. recognise risks to bystanders and take 1 1 0 action to reduce risk associated with jobs in the workplace

PC8.perform your work in a manner which 1 0 1 minimizes environmental damage all procedures and work instructions for controlling risk are followed closely.

PC9.report any accidents, incidents or 1 0 1 problems without delay to an appropriate person and take necessary immediate action to reduce further danger.

PC10.follow procedures for dealing with 1 1 0 accidents, fires and emergencies, including communicating location and directions to emergency.

PC11.follow emergency procedures to 1 1 0 company standard / workplace requirements

PC12.use emergency equipment in 1 0 1 accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace requirements

PC13.provide treatment appropriate to the 1 0 1 patient's injuries in accordance with recognized first aid techniques

PC14.recover (if practical), clean, 1 0 1 inspect/test, refurbish, replace and store the first aid equipment as appropriate

PC15.report details of first aid administered 1 1 0 in accordance with workplace procedures.

15 6 9

300 300 150 150

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Annexure I: Tools and Equipment for Basic Training (Block I)

Sector: Agriculture & Allied

Block I QP Code with Version No. or Course Code: AGR/Q0801, V1.0

Block I QP Name or Course Name: Gardener

NSQF Level: 4

S. No. Equipment Name Minimum Unit Is this a Dimension/Specification number of Type mandatory /Description of the Equipment Equipment Equipment/ ANY OTHER required (per to be REMARK batch of 30 available trainees) at the Training Center (Yes/No)

Should be available at the 1 Kassi / Spade 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 2 Khurpi 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 3 Weeder 2 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 4 Side shear 2 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 5 Broom 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 6 Rake 2 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 7 Hand hose 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 8 Watering Can 1 Nos No demonstration area

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One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 9 Grass Cutter 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

One Unit should be available at the Budding & Grafting demonstration area and 10 Set 2 Set Yes the other in class room

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 11 Secateur 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

Should be available at the 12 Bucket 1 Nos No demonstration area

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 13 Hedge Cutter 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 14 Plant Pruner 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

Poly House with Should be available at the 15 Misting Unit 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 16 Shed net house 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 17 Wheel Barrow 1 Nos No demonstration area

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 18 Hand Sprayer 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

Should be available at the 19 Hand Gloves 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 20 Earthen Pots 10 Nos No demonstration area

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Should be available at the 21 Plastic Pots 10 Nos No demonstration area

Polythene Bags Should be available at the 22 (Garbage) 10 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 23 Seed Packets 4 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 24 Gunny bags 6 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 25 Tags-labels 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 26 Budding-tape 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 27 Sutli 1 Bundle No demonstration area

Should be available at the 28 Moss-grass 1 Kg No demonstration area

Should be available at the 29 Polythene sheets 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 30 Grass Mower 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 31 Flower vases 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 32 Pin holder 1 Nos No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 33 Respiratory Masks 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 34 Brush Cutter 1 Nos Yes demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 35 Power Pruner 1 Nos No demonstration area

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As per local availability; Should be available at the 36 Waste Shredder 1 Nos No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 37 Vermicompost Bin 1 Nos No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 38 Rubber gloves 2 Pair No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 39 Safety Shoes 1 Pair No demonstration area 1 packet (100 cms X 10 cms); Should be available at the demonstration 40 Bandages 1 Nos No area 1 packet (12 pieces); Should be available at the 41 Adhesive Bandage 1 Nos No demonstration area 150 ml - Dettol/ Savlon; Antiseptic ointment/ Should be available at the 42 liquid 1 Nos No demonstration area 250 ml (Iodex); Should be Pain relief spray/ available at the 43 Ointment 1 Nos No demonstration area

44 Fire Extinguisher 1 Nos Yes CO2 ingredient

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Annexure II: Tools and Equipment for Hands-on at Employer Location (Block II)

Sector: Agriculture & Allied

Block I QP Code with Version No. or Course Code: AGR/Q0801, V1.0

Block I QP Name or Course Name: Gardener

NSQF Level: 4

S. No. Equipment Name Minimum Unit Type Is this a Dimension/Specification number of mandatory /Description of the Equipment Equipment Equipment/ ANY OTHER required (per to be REMARK batch of 30 available trainees) at the Training Center (Yes/No)

Should be available at the 1 Kassi / Spade 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 2 Khurpi 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 3 Weeder 2 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 4 Side shear 2 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 5 Broom 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 6 Rake 2 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 7 Hand hose 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 8 Watering Can 1 Nos No demonstration area

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One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 9 Grass Cutter 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

One Unit should be available at the Budding & Grafting demonstration area and 10 Set 2 Set Yes the other in class room

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 11 Secateur 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

Should be available at the 12 Bucket 1 Nos No demonstration area

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 13 Hedge Cutter 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 14 Plant Pruner 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

Poly House with Should be available at the 15 Misting Unit 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 16 Shed net house 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 17 Wheel Barrow 1 Nos No demonstration area

One Unit should be available at the demonstration area and 18 Hand Sprayer 2 Nos Yes the other in class room

Should be available at the 19 Hand Gloves 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 20 Earthen Pots 10 Nos No demonstration area

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Should be available at the 21 Plastic Pots 10 Nos No demonstration area

Polythene Bags Should be available at the 22 (Garbage) 10 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 23 Seed Packets 4 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 24 Gunny bags 6 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 25 Tags-labels 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 26 Budding-tape 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 27 Sutli 1 Bundle No demonstration area

Should be available at the 28 Moss-grass 1 Kg No demonstration area

Should be available at the 29 Polythene sheets 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 30 Grass Mower 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 31 Flower vases 1 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 32 Pin holder 1 Nos No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 33 Respiratory Masks 5 Nos No demonstration area

Should be available at the 34 Brush Cutter 1 Nos Yes demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 35 Power Pruner 1 Nos No demonstration area

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As per local availability; Should be available at the 36 Waste Shredder 1 Nos No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 37 Vermicompost Bin 1 Nos No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 38 Rubber gloves 2 Pair No demonstration area As per local availability; Should be available at the 39 Safety Shoes 1 Pair No demonstration area 1 packet (100 cms X 10 cms); Should be available 40 Bandages 1 Nos No at the demonstration area 1 packet (12 pieces); Should be available at the 41 Adhesive Bandage 1 Nos No demonstration area 150 ml - Dettol/ Savlon; Antiseptic ointment/ Should be available at the 42 liquid 1 Nos No demonstration area 250 ml (Iodex); Should be Pain relief spray/ available at the 43 Ointment 1 Nos No demonstration area

44 Fire Extinguisher 1 Nos Yes CO2 ingredient

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Further Learning

Learning Pathways

After completion of apprenticeship training the candidates will have wide career choices available with them in the gardening industry. A candidate after completing apprenticeship can be skilled horizontally in segments such as gardening, nursery raising, and landscaping and can finally move vertically to a supervisory role.

The candidates after their tenure as apprentice may do any of the following:

a. Heritage Gardener- AGR/Q0810: The apprentice will be capable of maintenance and conservation of formal gardens apart from managing staffs and visitors. b. Garden/Nursery Supervisor –: The apprentice will can undertake supervisory activities for Garden and Nursery (this QP is yet to be developed) c. Hydroponics Technician- AGR/Q0808: The apprentice will can produce good quality crops under the hydroponics system. d. Florist- AGR/Q0703: The apprentice will can create beautiful arrangements and designs of flowers and sell them to customers. e. Vermicompost Producer- AGR/Q1203: The apprentice will can produce good quality vermicompost and take this up as a commercial activity.

Employment Opportunities

Apart from the above-mentioned avenues, the apprentice can always aspire to be employed in one of the following:

1. Business/commercial/industrial units, embassies/consulates, hotels, resorts, parks, farmhouses, housing societies, and homes/residences in India: The apprentice may be employed with the biggest players of the trades and deliver quality work/service. 2. Gardening services as freelancer: The apprentice may provide freelancing services to customers. They may also form a group and deliver gardening services on a contractual basis to customers directly. 3. Education and Training: They may also take on the role of the instructor in this field where they can impart their gardening knowledge and skills to aspiring students.

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