Choose your profession / EQF level to develop your knowledge and skills, and prepare for examination and certification.

TBP main target groups		TBP complementary target groups
Farmers	EQF3 / EQF4	Life science professionals	EQF5 / EQF6
Agricultural technicians	EQF5 / EQF6	Pharmacist / Pharmacist, industrial	EQF5 / EQF6
Agriculture inspectors	EQF5 / EQF6	Traditional and Complementary Medicine Professionals	EQF5 / EQF6
Agriculture advisors / agronomists / farm management consultant / administration officers	EQF6	Therapist, recreational Other Health Professionals	EQF5 / EQF6
Rural entrepreneurs / sales / marketing Professionals	EQF5 / EQF6
Managers of agro-tourist SME’s; Manager, agricultural production	EQF5 / EQF6

 

Farmers – EQF3
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM1 test
Certificate	CTM1 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Define the following terms, medicinal plant (MP), terms related to MP cultivation activities. Classify herbal drugs according to botanical origin, chemical constituents, and medicinal activity. Discuss different factors (agromeliorative and environmental) influencing organic cultivation of MP. Explain ecological tolerance of MP Evaluate the significance of MP genetic characteristics and their application for cultivation purposes Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration before starting the cultivation Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for harvesting Understand which harvesting parameter may be responsible for the low quality of the final product Pick the desirable parameters for the specific plant and final product Discuss different procedures of post-harvest treatment Explain the principles of different post-harvest methods Outline the impact of different post-harvest procedures to the final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for storage and packaging Summarize the requirements for complete labeling Choose the appropriate method for storage and packaging for specific final product Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs. General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Farmers – EQF4
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM2 test
Certificate	CTM2 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Define the following terms, medicinal plant (MP), terms related to MP cultivation activities. Classify herbal drugs according to botanical origin, chemical constituents, and medicinal activity. Discuss different factors (agromeliorative and environmental) influencing organic cultivation of MP. Explain ecological tolerance of MP Evaluate the significance of MP genetic characteristics and their application for cultivation purposes Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration before starting the cultivation Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for harvesting Understand which harvesting parameter may be responsible for the low quality of the final product Pick the desirable parameters for the specific plant and final product Discuss different procedures of post-harvest treatment Explain the principles of different post-harvest methods Outline the impact of different post-harvest procedures to the final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for storage and packaging Summarize the requirements for complete labelling Choose the appropriate method for storage and packaging for specific final product Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health conditions General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Agricultural technicians – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM3 test
Certificate	CTM3 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Define the following terms, medicinal plant (MP), terms related to MP cultivation activities. Classify herbal drugs according to botanical origin, chemical constituents, and medicinal activity. Discuss different factors (agromeliorative and environmental) influencing organic cultivation of MP. Explain ecological tolerance of MP Evaluate the significance of MP genetic characteristics and their application for cultivation purposes Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration before starting the cultivation Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for harvesting Understand which harvesting parameter may be responsible for the low quality of the final product Pick the desirable parameters for the specific plant and final product Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product Discuss different procedures of post-harvest treatment Explain the principles of different post-harvest methods Outline the impact of different post-harvest procedures to the final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for storage and packaging Summarize the requirements for complete labeling Choose the appropriate method for storage and packaging for specific final product General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Agricultural technicians – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM4 test
Certificate	CTM4 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Define the following terms, medicinal plant (MP), terms related to MP cultivation activities. Classify herbal drugs according to botanical origin, chemical constituents, and medicinal activity. Discuss different factors (agromeliorative and environmental) influencing organic cultivation of MP. Explain ecological tolerance of MP Evaluate the significance of MP genetic characteristics and their application for cultivation purposes Discuss difference between wild and cultivated plants, advantages and disadvantages. Explain different methods of organic cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants Assess the main challenges in protection of valuable MP Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration before starting the cultivation Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for harvesting Understand which harvesting parameter may be responsible for the low quality of the final product Pick the desirable parameters for the specific plant and final product Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product Discuss different procedures of post-harvest treatment Explain the principles of different post-harvest methods Outline the impact of different post-harvest procedures to the final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for storage and packaging Summarize the requirements for complete labeling Choose the appropriate method for storage and packaging for specific final product Discuss complete harvest and post-harvest strategies for specific plants Explain the different needs for specific plant parts used as raw material General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Agriculture inspectors – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM5 test
Certificate	CTM5 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Discuss difference between wild and cultivated plants, advantages and disadvantages. Explain different methods of organic cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants. Assess the main challenges in protection of valuable MP. Describe the principles of introduction of protected and endangered MPs into cultivation. Summarize the challenges in conservation of medicinal plants. Recognize the research, commercial and conservation aspects of organic cultivation of MP. Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages. Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation. List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation. Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product. Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product. Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product. Discuss complete harvest and post-harvest strategies for specific plants. Explain the different needs for specific plant parts used as raw material. Be able to describe the term medicinal plant. Be able to understand the term personalized medicine. Be able to describe and analyze the term “quality control” and know how important this term is regarding medicinal plants. Inspect the contents of the units that are selected for sampling for certain factors. Be able to follow and complete the sampling procedure correctly. Perform the essential tests for the first step of quality control. Know the basic steps of medicinal plants production. Explain the different techniques used for quality control. Be able to explain how a sample is standardized. Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations. General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Agriculture inspectors – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM6 test
Certificate	CTM6 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Discuss difference between wild and cultivated plants, advantages and disadvantages. Explain different methods of organic cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants. Assess the main challenges in protection of valuable MP. Describe the principles of introduction of protected and endangered MPs into cultivation. Summarize the challenges in conservation of medicinal plants. Recognize the research, commercial and conservation aspects of organic cultivation of MP. Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages. Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation. List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation. Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration before starting the cultivation. Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product. Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product. Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product. Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product. Discuss complete harvest and post-harvest strategies for specific plants. Explain the different needs for specific plant parts used as raw material. Be able to describe the term medicinal plant. Be able to understand the term personalized medicine. Be able to describe and analyze the term “quality control” and know how important this term is regarding medicinal plants. Inspect the contents of the units that are selected for sampling for certain factors. Be able to follow and complete the sampling procedure correctly. Perform the essential tests for the first step of quality control. Know the basic steps of medicinal plants production. Explain the different techniques used for quality control. Be able to explain how a sample is standardized. Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations. Explain the different laboratory techniques. Explain what a DNA technique is. Decide which technique is best for the sample he has. General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Agriculture advisors / agronomists / farm management consultant / administration officers – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM7 test
Certificate	CTM7 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Describe the principles of introduction of protected and endangered MPs into cultivation. Summarize the challenges in conservation of medicinal plants. Recognize the research, commercial and conservation aspects of organic cultivation of MP Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Discuss complete harvest and post-harvest strategies for specific plants Explain the different needs for specific plant parts used as raw material Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Define terms connected with Start-Ups creation and preparation Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about planning, main requirements, financial aspects and evaluation. Understand the meaning of Start-Ups Create first base and idea of Start-Up connected with Plants Be able to explain and share the knowledge about Start-Ups Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: labour market and specific analysis about EU situation in terms of new herb/plants Start-Ups Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Show knowledge related to business vocabulary. Plan and follow the business needs and expectations Work alone or with team and set up activities that lead to the main goal. Define the following terms: Business Model, the Business Canvas Model Get familiar with terms such as: Strategy, Business, Planning Prepare the Business Canvas Model related to herbal and medicinal plants industry Connect knowledge related to Business Model and plants industry. Crete the Business Model. Plan and follow the business planning steps. Know and define marketing channels Understand the importance of marketing actions Connect marketing actions with specific target group and country Create Marketing Plan Show knowledge related to marketing sector Ability to work together and create team work Gain skills related to marketing and promotion Get familiar with necessary legal and funding aspects. Behave and create business based on legal rules Creating successful networking Show excellent written and oral communication skills. Work alone or with team and set up activities that lead to the main goal. Understand legal and fund terms related with European countries Define the following terms: Innovation and Internationalization in the specific market Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: Start Up, market analysis, innovation. Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Show knowledge related to business vocabulary. Show excellent written and oral communication skills. Work alone or with team and set up activities that lead to the main goal. Know how to use technology and take advantage of the offer that makes the job easier. General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Rural entrepreneurs / sales / marketing Professionals – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM8 test
Certificate	CTM8 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinationsDefine terms connected with Start-Ups creation and preparation Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about planning, main requirements, financial aspects and evaluation. Understand the meaning of Start-Ups Create first base and idea of Start-Up connected with Plants Be able to explain and share the knowledge about Start-Ups Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: labour market and specific analysis about EU situation in terms of new herb/plants Start-Ups Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Plan and follow the business needs and expectations Define the following terms: Business Model, the Business Canvas Model Get familiar with terms such as: Strategy, Business, Planning Prepare the Business Canvas Model related to herbal and medicinal plants industry Connect knowledge related to Business Model and plants industry. Crete the Business Model. Know and define marketing channels Understand the importance of marketing actions Connect marketing actions with specific target group and country Create Marketing Plan Show knowledge related to marketing sector Ability to work together and create team work Gain skills related to marketing and promotion Get familiar with necessary legal and funding aspects. Behave and create business based on legal rules Creating successful networking Show excellent written and oral communication skills. Understand legal and fund terms related with European countries Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health conditions General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Rural entrepreneurs / sales / marketing Professionals – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM9 test
Certificate	CTM9 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Explain the different laboratory techniques Explain what a DNA technique is Decide which technique is best for the sample he has. Define terms connected with Start-Ups creation and preparation Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about planning, main requirements, financial aspects and evaluation. Understand the meaning of Start-Ups Create first base and idea of Start-Up connected with Plants Be able to explain and share the knowledge about Start-Ups Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: labour market and specific analysis about EU situation in terms of new herb/plants Start-Ups Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Plan and follow the business needs and expectations Define the following terms: Business Model, the Business Canvas Model Get familiar with terms such as: Strategy, Business, Planning Prepare the Business Canvas Model related to herbal and medicinal plants industry Connect knowledge related to Business Model and plants industry. Crete the Business Model. Know and define marketing channels Understand the importance of marketing actions Connect marketing actions with specific target group and country Create Marketing Plan Show knowledge related to marketing sector Ability to work together and create team work Gain skills related to marketing and promotion Get familiar with necessary legal and funding aspects. Behave and create business based on legal rules Creating successful networking Understand legal and fund terms related with European countries Define the following terms: Innovation and Internationalization in the specific market Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: Start Up, market analysis, innovation. Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Know how to use technology and take advantage of the offer that makes the job easier. Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health conditions General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Managers of agro-tourist SME’s; Manager, agricultural production – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM10 test
Certificate	CTM10 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Explain the different laboratory techniques Explain what a DNA technique is Decide which technique is best for the sample he has. Define terms connected with Start-Ups creation and preparation Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about planning, main requirements, financial aspects and evaluation. Understand the meaning of Start-Ups Create first base and idea of Start-Up connected with Plants Be able to explain and share the knowledge about Start-Ups Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: labour market and specific analysis about EU situation in terms of new herb/plants Start-Ups Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Plan and follow the business needs and expectations Define the following terms: Business Model, the Business Canvas Model Get familiar with terms such as: Strategy, Business, Planning Prepare the Business Canvas Model related to herbal and medicinal plants industry Connect knowledge related to Business Model and plants industry. Crete the Business Model. Know and define marketing channels Understand the importance of marketing actions Connect marketing actions with specific target group and country Create Marketing Plan Show knowledge related to marketing sector Ability to work together and create team work Gain skills related to marketing and promotion Get familiar with necessary legal and funding aspects. Behave and create business based on legal rules Creating successful networking Understand legal and fund terms related with European countries Define the following terms: Innovation and Internationalization in the specific market Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: Start Up, market analysis, innovation. Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Know how to use technology and take advantage of the offer that makes the job easier. Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health conditions General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy. Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Managers of agro-tourist SME’s; Manager, agricultural production – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM11 test
Certificate	CTM11 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product. Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations. Define terms connected with Start-Ups creation and preparation Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: Planning, main requirements, financial aspects and evaluation. Understand the meaning of Start-Ups Create first base and idea of Start-Up connected with Plants Be able to explain and share the knowledge about Start-Ups Extensive knowledge and possibility to discuss about: labour market and specific analysis about EU situation in terms of new herb/plants Start-Ups Connect all information and data from business sector with medicinal plants industry. Show knowledge related to business vocabulary. Plan and follow the business needs and expectations Work alone or with team and set up activities that lead to the main goal. Define the following terms: Business Model, the Business Canvas Model Get familiar with terms such as: Strategy, Business, Planning Prepare the Business Canvas Model related to herbal and medicinal plants industry Connect knowledge related to Business Model and plants industry. Crete the Business Model. Show knowledge related to business vocabulary. Plan and follow the business planning steps. Know and define marketing channels Understand the importance of marketing actions Connect marketing actions with specific target group and country. Create Marketing Plan Show knowledge related to marketing sector Ability to work together and create team work Gain skills related to marketing and promotion Get familiar with necessary legal and funding aspects. Behave and create business based on legal rules Creating successful networking General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Life science professionals – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM12 test
Certificate	CTM12 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Describe the principles of introduction of protected and endangered MPs into cultivation. Summarize the challenges in conservation of medicinal plants. Recognize the research, commercial and conservation aspects of organic cultivation of MP Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for harvesting Understand which harvesting parameter may be responsible for the low quality of the final product Pick the desirable parameters for the specific plant and final product Discuss different procedures of post-harvest treatment Explain the principles of different post-harvest methods Outline the impact of different post-harvest procedures to the final product Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal constituents General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Life science professionals – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM13 test
Certificate	CTM13 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Describe the principles of introduction of protected and endangered MPs into cultivation. Summarize the challenges in conservation of medicinal plants. Recognize the research, commercial and conservation aspects of organic cultivation of MP Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for harvesting Understand which harvesting parameter may be responsible for the low quality of the final product Pick the desirable parameters for the specific plant and final product Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product Discuss different procedures of post-harvest treatment Explain the principles of different post-harvest methods Outline the impact of different post-harvest procedures to the final product Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal constituents Understands the terms Contraindications, Side effect, Toxicity and Interactions with other drugs. Recognize limitations in medicinal use of herbs and the adverse effects of the use of herbal medicines Discus Clinical efficacy of phytomedicines and peculiarities of treatment in certain population groups General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Pharmacist / Pharmacist, industrial – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM14 test
Certificate	CTM14 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product Discuss complete harvest and post-harvest strategies for specific plants Explain the different needs for specific plant parts used as raw material Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Explain the different laboratory techniques Explain what a DNA technique is Decide which technique is best for the sample he has. Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal Constituents Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs. General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Pharmacist / Pharmacist, industrial – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM15 test
Certificate	CTM15 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for harvesting Understand which harvesting parameter may be responsible for the low quality of the final product Pick the desirable parameters for the specific plant and final product Understand which parameters of the harvesting procedure can affect the final product Plan the different steps of the production in order to keep in line with the needs of the specific plant and final product Recognize the different steps of harvesting and modify their parameters according to the needs of the starting raw material and the final product Discuss different procedures of post-harvest treatment Explain the principles of different post-harvest methods Outline the impact of different post-harvest procedures to the final product Specify the main factors that should be taken into consideration for storage and packaging Summarize the requirements for complete labeling Choose the appropriate method for storage and packaging for specific final product Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Explain the different laboratory techniques Explain what a DNA technique is Decide which technique is best for the sample he has. Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal Constituents Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs. General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Traditional and Complementary Medicine Professionals – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM16 test
Certificate	CTM16 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing. Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics. Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal constituents. Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs. Understands the terms Contraindications, Side effect, Toxicity and Interactions with other drugs. Recognize limitations in medicinal use of herbs and the adverse effects of the use of herbal medicines Discus Clinical efficacy of phytomedicines and peculiarities of treatment in certain population groups. Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health conditions. General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Traditional and Complementary Medicine Professionals – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM17 test
Certificate	CTM17 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Discuss difference between wild and cultivated plants, advantages and disadvantages. Explain different methods of organic cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants Assess the main challenges in protection of valuable MP Specify the characteristic features of organic cultivation of MP and its economic and social advantages Outline the opportunities for MP organic cultivation List the benefits and social impact of MP organic cultivation Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Explain the different laboratory techniques Explain what a DNA technique is Decide which technique is best for the sample he has. Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing. Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics. Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal constituents. Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs. Understands the terms Contraindications, Side effect, Toxicity and Interactions with other drugs. Recognize limitations in medicinal use of herbs and the adverse effects of the use of herbal medicines Discus Clinical efficacy of phytomedicines and peculiarities of treatment in certain population groups. Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health conditions General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Therapist, recreational Other Health Professionals – EQF5
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM18 test
Certificate	CTM18 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Discuss difference between wild and cultivated plants, advantages and disadvantages. Explain different methods of organic cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants Assess the main challenges in protection of valuable MP Describe the principles of introduction of protected and endangered MPs into cultivation. Summarize the challenges in conservation of medicinal plants. Recognize the research, commercial and conservation aspects of organic cultivation of MP Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal constituents Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs. Understands the terms Contraindications, Side effect, Toxicity and Interactions with other drugs. Recognize limitations in medicinal use of herbs and the adverse effects of the use of herbal medicines Discus Clinical efficacy of phytomedicines and peculiarities of treatment in certain population groups Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.

Therapist, recreational Other Health Professionals – EQF6
Simulation	Take exemplary tests
Self(evaluation)	Take CTM19 test
Certificate	CTM19 certificate
Prospects for successful employment	By the end of the Customized Training Module, the trainee should be able to: Knowledge, understanding and professional skills: Discuss difference between wild and cultivated plants, advantages and disadvantages. Explain different methods of organic cultivation and preservation of medicinal plants Assess the main challenges in protection of valuable MP Describe the principles of introduction of protected and endangered MPs into cultivation. Summarize the challenges in conservation of medicinal plants. Recognize the research, commercial and conservation aspects of organic cultivation of MP Explain the different techniques used for quality control Be able to explain how a sample is standardized Be able to explain and understand the differences between microscopic and macroscopic examinations Explain the different laboratory techniques Explain what a DNA technique is Decide which technique is best for the sample he has. Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss terms related to MP used from historical point of view and from antiquity till today Classify differences between contemporary theories of alternative healing Understands the differences between ethnobotanical, traditional herbal uses and modern pharmacology Explain main principles of applied phytotherapy today Recognize different types of herbal drugs according to their characteristics Define the terms, medicinal plant, and medicinal use of herbs Discuss the main issues of medical use of therapeutic plants like indications and side effects Discuss the main issues on proved pharmacological action of known herbal constituents Explain different known ways of using drug, according to the part of the plant derived Recognize different ways for herbal drug administration Understands limitations in dosage and in medicinal use of herbs. Understands the terms Contraindications, Side effect, Toxicity and Interactions with other drugs. Recognize limitations in medicinal use of herbs and the adverse effects of the use of herbal medicines Discus Clinical efficacy of phytomedicines and peculiarities of treatment in certain population groups Recognize the main causes of external body toxication Understands the role of human organs in detoxification Classify herbal drugs dedicated to improve everyday life and certain health General and transferable skills: Plan a research task. Work independently or with a minimal guidance where appropriate. Work in team with minimal guidance where appropriate. Show good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate computer literacy Perform online (computer) search to develop information technology skills in order to retrieve information from a variety of sources.