Outdoor Living Level 3

Course code: OSC979

Develop your skills in outdoor living with an award-winning home learning provider!

Gain an understanding of the challenges of working outdoors
Learn the basics of outdoor planning including planting
Create yourown project where you decide on an outdoor design
Understand the history of outdoor design and how it has evolved
Examine inspirational examples of best practice from established designers to illustrate the importance of developing your own individual style
Explore the rich history of outdoor furniture and furnishings and become familiar with the major international suppliers, designers and manufacturers

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This course will allow you to study at a time and place which suits you with no strict deadlines or timetabling to contend with. This means you can fit studying around your other commitments!

You will receive your course by post or email, so getting your materials is easy and hassle-free. Your personal tutor is there to support you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Outdoor Living Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Unit 1

The Brief History of Outdoor Design

Define outdoor design
Domestic Settings
Developing a timeline
Advantages and disadvantages of outdoor design

Unit 2

Space Planning

Importance of planning
Creating a plan
Importance of communication
Best practice within a designer’s job

Unit 3

Outdoor Furniture and Furnishings

Materials
Appropriate furniture
Why some furniture is not suitable
Challenges

Unit 4

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting in a plan
Health and safety
Impact on outdoor lighting
Comparing outdoor lighting solutions

Unit 5

Plants for Outdoor Living Space

Importance of using plants
Plants in a domestic setting
Compare old and new plant designs
Challenges of using plants

Unit 6

The Research Project -Design an Outdoor Plan

Outdoor design theme
Create an outdoor project
Mood boards
Project Challenges

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required. You are required to do some of your own research.

Course Duration

You will have a full year to complete this course, which is plenty of time to be able to study at your own pace.

Study Method

You will study this course through distance learning, which means you can learn at a time and place to suit you. Your course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. Tutor support is also available by email, so help is only a click away! You will send your assignments to your tutor for marking. Assignments can be sent by email or post, it’s up to you!

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

No previous skills or knowledge is needed to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of the course?

• Dedicated personal tutor support
• Dedicated student support
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE CV critique service
• FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
• FREE XO Student Discounts card
• *Comprehensive study guide
• *Open Study College pen and highlighter
• *Student study planner
• *Student notebook
• *Document wallet
* Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Outdoor Living Level 3.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.