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View Unit : Understanding the product information needed by customers: hard landscaping

Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/600/3959
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Understanding the product information needed by customers: hard landscaping
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
4
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
7.1 Retailing and Wholesaling
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Understand the hard landscaping products market

1.1

outline the importance of the hard landscaping market and its significant growth in size and diversity in recent years

1.2

describe the practical and aesthetic purposes of hard landscaping

2

Understand the regulatory framework and health and safety considerations for hard landscaping products

2.1

outline the provisions of current regulations relating to the handling of hard landscaping products

2.2

describe the health and safety considerations that must be taken into consideration with hard landscaping products

2.3

describe appropriate practice for taking delivery of, handling, storing and retrieving hard landscaping products and materials

2.4

outline the guidance given on laying kerbs in current European Standards

3

Know the features and benefits of hard landscaping products

3.1

describe the features and benefits of, and required accessories for, concrete block and pavement landscaping

3.2

describe the features and benefits of, and required accessories for, timber decking

4

Understand the practical application of hard landscaping products

4.1

describe the main materials and tools used for hard landscaping

4.2

outline the main principles of hard landscaping design and layout

4.3

outline the main principles and practices of concrete block and pavement laying, and of timber decking construction

4.4

explain the causes of, and possible solutions to, the main problems that can occur with hard landscaping

Equivalent Units
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2.1.3.0L