Unit Award Scheme

113644 HORTICULTURE: PREPARING SOIL AND APPLYING ORGANIC MULCH

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1prepare the ground prior to mulching Summary sheet
2apply mulch to the correct depthSummary sheet
3apply mulch without damage to plantsSummary sheet
4leave the site clean and tidy when finishedSummary sheet
5complete the mulching task in a safe manner to self and othersSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

6one reason why tools must be cleaned before storageSummary sheet
7one reason why tools must not be left lying on the groundSummary sheet
8one reason for mulchingSummary sheet
9one soil condition when mulching should not take placeSummary sheet
10two materials that can be applied as a mulch.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 27 June 2020Level - Level One