Associated Assessment Criteria Exit Level Outcome 1:
The importance of communication in the workplace is described with examples of good and poor communication and the motivation thereof.
Methods of communicating with management, the purpose thereof and the type of information relevant to management are identified.
Workplace information on production and targets is analysed and interpreted.
A report on quality and quantity achieved is compiled from fictitious raw production data and deviations are identified by comparing the report to the weekly plan. Reasons for these deviations are given and adjustments are suggested.
The importance of consistent and frequent record-keeping is explained.
The importance of the recording of daily resource use is explained.
Social awareness is demonstrated when communicating with team members.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
The role of skills in team performance is explained and skills gaps are identified.
The role of coaching in team performance is explained and various methods of coaching as relevant to a specific situation are identified.
Leadership is defined and methods and application situations are identified and explained.
Teamwork is defined and the role in relation to team performance is explained.
Report on disciplinary action taken is prepared.
The importance of performance assessment of the work team is explained and the best method of performance assessment relevant to a specific situation is identified.
Disciplinary processes and methods are explained.
Methods to promote teamwork are listed.
Methods of receiving positive and negative feedback are explained and the role of feedback in team performance is explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
The importance of realistic work allocation and realistic production targets is explained.
Time management methods applicable to the nursery environment are identified.
Quality plant material and poor quality plant material are recognised and possible reasons are listed.
Factors influencing process quality are listed according to nursery standards.
The contribution of quality of process activities to achieving targets is listed.
Methods to increase productivity are listed and the advantages are discussed.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
Budget and time frames are interpreted and explained in terms of optimisation.
Basic economic principles are interpreted and explained taking optimisation into account.
Raw material utilisation and allocation to tasks are explained as it contributes to resource optimization.
The reasons and value of stock usage and control measures are analysed and explained.
The reasons for maintenance, storage and up-keep of assets and the impact of non-compliance are evaluated.
The use and value of equipment and asset checklists as a monitoring tool are explained.
The importance of maintenance scheduling and the impact thereof on the life of the asset are evaluated and explained.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
The importance of compliance with legislation, company policies, disciplinary procedures and the impact thereof on the company are explained and motivated.
Cultural sensitivity as it impacts on work team cohesion and achievement of set targets is explained and resolutions are identified.
The importance of accurate and regular record-keeping of, e.g. copies of warnings, notes of counselling sessions, etc. is explained and evaluated.
Risk assessment is defined and the impact thereof on the workplace is described.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
The importance of professional conduct and appearance and the impact thereof on the client and public are defined, discussed and motivated.
The role and responsibility of the supervisor is explained with reference to accountability and ethics, integrity and code of conduct.
The importance of self-management and self-development is discussed.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
The importance of realistic work allocation and realistic production targets is explained.
Time management methods applicable to the nursery environment are identified.
Quality plant material and poor quality plant material are recognised and possible reasons are listed.
Factors influencing process quality are listed according to nursery standards.
The contribution of quality of process activities to achieving targets is listed.
Methods to increase productivity are listed and the advantages are discussed.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
The impact of human activities on the environment and measures to minimise it are defined and described.
The value of waste recycling, control of alien and invader plants, individual and collective social responsibility, water conservation and use of organic material is argued.
A thorough understanding of science and technology as applicable to a landscaping site is demonstrated.
Concepts and principles of site and plant plan interpretation are defined. Aspects such as contours, symbols and legends on a site plan are identified and interpreted.
Concepts of quantities, volumes, area and scale are applied.
Measurements are correctly done.
An understanding of landscaping technology, such as irrigation systems, calibration of machinery and equipment, raw material and mixes is demonstrated.

Integrated Assessment:

Integrated formative assessment:
The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment.

Integrated summative assessment:
An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality partner, is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the exit level outcomes and associated assessment criteria.