Unit Award Scheme

113314 PLANTING TREES AND HEDGEROWS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1listen to a community gardener outlining the reasoning behind the projectSummary sheet
2look at and identify at least three tree and shrubsSummary sheet
3choose and prepare an appropriate planting siteSummary sheet
4dig a hole deep enough to plant a given plant in, with assistance if necessarySummary sheet
5plant a given plant in the holeSummary sheet
6water the plant inSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

7why hedges and wind breaks need to be planted by the riverfront, ie their importance as wildlife habitatsSummary sheet
8how to plant a tree or hedge species and how to provide ongoing careSummary sheet

experienced

9making a planting areaSummary sheet
10digging a hole to the correct depth for plantingSummary sheet
11filling back topsoilSummary sheet
12mulchingSummary sheet
13tidying up the site on completing planting.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 6 March 2020Level - Level One