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SAQA Qualification · 99692
Garden Worker
R43 450
(Once-off Institutional License Fee)
Professional Role & Capability Blueprint
- Target Designation
- Certified Garden Worker Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Garden Worker.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 2 yielding 69 credits upon successful PoE verification.
Strategic Institutional Purpose
- Audit Objective
- Formulated to systematically bridge operational skills deficits under the governing SERVICES SETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Equips your workforce with measurable, legally compliant skills to optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock maximum B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Who is this for
The Garden Worker is intended for entry-level workers, school leavers, or career changers who want to gain foundational skills. If you have a passion for this field and want to turn that passion into a profession, this programme will give you the tools and credentials to succeed. It is also suitable for employers who wish to upskill their workforce to meet industry standards.
Qualification Rules · Module Matrix
Official SAQA module breakdown parsed from the qualification's registered rules.
Knowledge Modules (KM)
24 crTheory · 8 modules
- 821401000-KM-012 cr
Basic applied soils science
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-KM-022 cr
Basic plant biology
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-KM-032 cr
Basic plant pests
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-KM-044 cr
Basic categories of plants
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-KM-054 cr
Propagate and care for plants
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-KM-064 cr
Garden tools and equipment
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-KM-074 cr
Safety, health and environmental protection
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-KM-082 cr
Productive work
NQF Level 2
Practical Skill Modules (PM)
24 crApplied · 3 modules
- 821401000-PM-018 cr
Prepare soils and establish plants
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-PM-028 cr
Care for established plants
NQF Level 2
- 821401000-PM-038 cr
Care of established lawns
NQF Level 2
Work Experience Modules (WM)
0 crSite · 0 modules
No modules listed in SAQA rules.
Official SAQA Curriculum
Source of truth · SAQA ID 99692 · Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation › Horticulture
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Garden Worker. A Garden Worker provides assistance with the cultivation and maintenance of gardens. A qualified learner will be able to: • Prepare soils and establish garden plants. • Care for established garden plants. • Care for and establish lawns in gardens.
Rationale▾
This qualification will enable individuals to be employed as Garden Workers who maintain gardens that fall within the jurisdiction of municipalities, gardens established in housing complexes, private properties and commercial properties. The current profile of Garden Workers in South Africa is characterised by persons who have few opportunities to enter into formal learning and an associated career path due to poor educational standards and marketable skills. Therefore this qualification promotes careers for persons with an interest in gardening and provides an opportunity to achieve a recognised qualification that will enhance employment opportunities, from rural to urbanised areas in South Africa. The qualification also supports national initiatives to promote cooperative small business development and opportunities for entrepreneurs. There are various business opportunities available for small entrepreneurs in gardening services in all towns, cities, tourist venues and others across South Africa.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning: RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 1.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Prepare soils, plant and maintain garden plants.
- Provide care for established garden plants.
- Provide the necessary care for and plant lawns in gardens.
Qualification 99692 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Garden Worker · NQF Level 2 (69 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Learning Material Stack
Start-to-Exit Moderation Timeline
- 1
Pre-Delivery Setup
Facilitator induction, learner enrolment forms, baseline assessment, PoE folder issue. Alignment matrix stamped.
- 2
Delivery & Formative Moderation
Modular rollout with formative assessments per KM/PM. Internal moderator reviews evidence weekly; feedback loop before summatives.
- 3
Summative & External Moderation
Summative assessments captured, PoE finalised, submitted for external moderation. Certification uploaded to the SETA/QCTO.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
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External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionClassroom Transformation Blueprint
Broken Standard
- 📄Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
- ❔Missing formative/summative assessments
- ⚠️No SETA alignment matrix — audit fails
- 🎲Facilitators improvise Garden Worker delivery
- 🕳️PoE gaps flagged in moderation
i2Graduates Transformation
- ✓8 KM + 3 PM + 0 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 2
- ✓Pre-validated assessment bank per module
- ✓SERVICES SETA alignment matrix included
- ✓Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
- ✓PoE templates that survive external moderation
The i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is meticulously checked for sequence and structural perfection — no missing pages, no stolen content, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in an engaging curriculum your facilitators will love teaching.