WSQ Courses for Workers (Level 1)

The Worker in the landscape industry performs tasks that are well defined, primarily outdoor and in a standardised work context, to support landscape work in accordance with instructions and under supervision. Depending on the sub-sector, the Worker may perform different tasks.

The Arboriculture Worker perform tasks relating to tree planting and maintenance.

The Landscape Worker in the Horticulture and Turf Maintenance sub-sector is responsible for maintenance of landscape sites and perform tasks such as watering, fertilising, weeding, plant pruning and grass and/or turf cutting.

The Nursery Worker is involved in plant propagation and production activities, as well as assisting in the set-up of nursery displays and maintenance of the nursery.

PROGRESSIVE WAGE MODEL FOR LANDSCAPE WORKER (LW)

PWM Level (LW)– Total 3 WSQ Modules

Choose any 3 modules:

Plant Health Management and Disease Control (Level 1)

Course Reference Code	TGS-2020513276
Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) Code	LNS-GNM-1014-1.1
Suitable For	Entry-level landscape worker
Duration	9 hours, inclusive of 1 hour of assessment
Outline	Recognise the presence of pests and diseases on plants Recognise common invasive and noxious plant species Perform tasks to control the spread of pests, diseases and invasive species Perform housekeeping and hygiene procedures
Fees (inclusive of 7% GST) *Terms and Conditions apply.	Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Refer here for information on available funding and eligibility.

Plant Identification (Level 1)

Course Reference Code	TGS-2020513277
Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) Code	LNS-GNM-1015-1.1
Suitable For	Entry-level landscape worker
Duration	9 hours, inclusive of 1 hour of assessment
Outline	Recognise plant parts and their functionalities Recognise plant forms, shapes and structures Recognise common plant species by their common and botanical names Recognise key factors that impact plant health
Fees (inclusive of 7% GST) *Terms and Conditions apply.	Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Refer here for information on available funding and eligibility.

Plant Pruning (Level 1)

Course Reference Code	TGS-2020513279
Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) Code	LNS-GNM-1016-1.1
Suitable For	Entry-level landscape worker
Duration	9 hours, inclusive of 1 hour of assessment
Outline	Inspect plants prior to pruning Prepare for pruning work activities Perform routine pruning under supervision Perform housekeeping and hygiene procedures
Fees (inclusive of 7% GST) *Terms and Conditions apply.	Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Refer here for information on available funding and eligibility.

Turf Maintenance (Level 1)

Course Reference Code	TGS-2020513280
Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) Code	LNS-GNM-1018-1.1
Suitable For	Entry-level landscape worker
Duration	9 hours, inclusive of 1 hour of assessment
Outline	Weed amenity turf and open grassed spaces Mow amenity turf and grassed spaces Repair patches in amenity turf and open grassed spaces Apply horticultural practices to amenity turf
Fees (inclusive of 7% GST) *Terms and Conditions apply.	Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Refer here for information on available funding and eligibility.

Vegetation Planting (Level 1)

Course Reference Code	TGS-2020513281
Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) Code	LNS-GNM-1019-1.1
Suitable For	Entry-level landscape worker
Duration	9 hours, inclusive of 1 hour of assessment
Outline	Inspect garden and its components Plant out into garden beds Provide aftercare and maintenance to garden Mulch and add organic matter to garden bed
Fees (inclusive of 7% GST) *Terms and Conditions apply.	Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Refer here for information on available funding and eligibility.

Bundled Programme

PWM Level 1 Bundled Modules Programme

Outline	The programme consists of the following 3 bundled modules: TGS-2020513276 / LNS-GNM-1014-1.1: Plant Health Management and Disease Control (Level 1) TGS-2020513277 / LNS-GNM-1015-1.1: Plant Identification (Level 1) TGS-2020513279 / LNS-GNM-1016-1.1: Plant Pruning (Level 1) Please refer to above for the outlines of the respective modules.
Duration	3.5 days (27 hours), inclusive of 0.5 day of assessment
Suitable For	Entry-level landscape worker
Entry Requirements	Participants should possess basic literacy in English, as the programme will be conducted in English.
Fees (inclusive of 7% GST) *Terms and Conditions apply.	Plant Health Management and Disease Control (Level 1): Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Plant Identification (Level 1): Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Plant Pruning (Level 1): Singapore Citizens and PRs: $75.00 (nett after 70% SSG Grant) Foreigners: $249.99 Refer here for information on available funding and eligibility.
Registration	Registration will open on 1st of every month at 2pm, and will close 2 weeks before programme start date or once class is full.

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