Land Based / Environmental / Sustainability
Qualification Guides
From 1 February 2010, ABC Awards is changing the way it issues Qualification Guides (Specifications) for all newly accredited qualifications.
A 'skeleton' Qualification Guide - which will be the unit templates and Rules of Combination will appear on the website as soon as the qualification is accredited. This will be available as a PDF download for anyone to access.
A 'full' Qualification Guide for any newly accredited qualifications will be made available only to ABC centres with approval for this particular qualification / sector. ABC Administrators will email a copy of the full specification to existing and new centres that are approved to offer the qualification/s.
Centres wishing to become accredited for new qualifications should contact one of ABC’s Business Development Managers who will be happy to arrange a visit to explore the contents of the full Qualification Guide in person.
Qualification Information
Declaration of Authenticity Statement
Landbased Qualifications Administering Office - ABC Chorley
For Landscaping and Building Heritage qualifications, please refer to our Construction & Building Services qualifications page
Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants
- L2 Cert Animal Nursing Assistants Specification
- Approved Exam Centres for External Candidates for L2 Animal Nursing Assistants
- L2 Cert Animal Nursing Assistants Case Logbook (Word)
- L2 Cert Animal Nursing Assistants Guidelines 09-10 (Word)
- Additional Information for Centres Regarding the Submission of Case Log Books
Level 2 Certificate in Small Animal Care
- L2 Cert Small Animal Care Specification
- L2 Cert Practical Record of Achievement
- Approved Centres for External Candidates for Small Animal Care Qualifications
- Sample Exam Paper for L2 Certificate in Small Animal Care
Level 3 Award & Certificate in Small Animal Care
- L3 Award & Cert Small Animal Care Specification
- L3 Award & Cert Small Animal Care Practical Record of Achievement
Level 2 Award in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals (QCF)
- L2 Award Hydrotherapy for Small Animals Information Sheet
- L2 Award Hydrotherapy for Small Animals Specification
- L2 Award Hydrotherapy for Small Animals Candidate Portfolio Checklist
Level 3 Award & Certificate in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals (QCF)
- L3 Award in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals Information Sheet
- L3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals Information Sheet
- L3 Award & Cert Hydrotherapy for Small Animals Specification
- L3 Award & Cert Hydrotherapy for Small Animals Candidate Portfolio Checklist
Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care (Animal Care & Welfare / Zoos & Wildlife Establishments / Dog Grooming / Pet Care & Retail / Animal Training) (QCF)
- Information to follow shortly
Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Animal Care (Animal Care & Welfare / Zoos & Wildlife Establishments / Dog Grooming / Pet Care & Retail / Animal Training / Dog/Animal Wardens / Animals in Education and Entertainment) (QCF)
- Information to follow shortly
Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (Theory)
- L2 Cert Arboriculture Specification
- Approved Centres for External Candidates for Arboriculture qualifications
Level 3 Technician's Certificate in Arboriculture
- L3 Cert Arboriculture Specification
- Approved Centres for External Candidates for Arboriculture qualifications
Level 6 Professional Diploma in Arboriculture
- L6 Dip Arboriculture Specification
- Approved Centres for External Candidates for Arboriculture qualifications
Level 2 Certificate in Sustainable Energy
Level 2 Award in Converting Wind into Energy
Level 2 Award in Converting Biomass into Fuel & Energy
Level 2 Award in Sustainability and the Renewables Industry
Level 3 Award in Sustainable Energy (QCF)
Level 3 Certificate in Sustainable Energy (Energy from Biomass / Energy from Wind) (QCF)
Level 3 Diploma in Sustainable Energy (Energy from Biomass / Energy from Wind) (QCF)
Level 1 Diploma in Work-Based Environmental Conservation (QCF)
- L1 Dip Environmental Conservation Information Sheets and Rules of Combination
- L1 Dip Environmental Conservation Units and Rules of Combination
Level 1 Award and Certificate in Practical Environmental & Conservation Skills (QCF)
Level 2 Certificate in Practical Environmental Studies
Level 1 Certificate in Land Based Operations (QCF)
Level 2 Diploma in Work-Based Horticulture (Horticulture / Production Horticulture / Landscaping / Sports Turf - Greenkeeper / Sports Turf - Groundsman / Parks, Gardens and Green Space) (QCF)
- L2 Dip Horticulture Information Sheet
- L2 Horticulture Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L2 Production Horticulture Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L2 Landscaping Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L2 Sports Turf - Greenkeeper Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L2 Sports Turf - Groundsman Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L2 Parks, Gardens and Green Space Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
Level 3 Diploma in Work-Based Horticulture (Production Horticulture / Landscaping / Sports Turf - Greenkeeper / Sports Turf - Groundsman / Parks, Gardens and Green Space) (QCF)
- L3 Dip Horticulture Information Sheet
- L3 Landscaping Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L3 Production Horticulture Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L3 Parks, Gardens and Green Space Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L3 Sports Turf Greenkeeper Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
- L3 Sports Turf Groundsman Pathway Units and Rules of Combination
Other Information
- ABC Awards - a guide to our Land Based & Environmental VRQs
- Land Based/Environmental Fees
- Landbased Qualification Development 2009
- Landbased Qualifications Existing Provision 2010
- Landbased Qualifications Planned Provision 2010
Candidates should contact their centres directly for any information regarding results or related issues.
