Unit Award Scheme

114259 COMMUNITY GARDENING PROJECT: HERBS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the definition of food miles and how this effects food waste and the climate crisis	Summary sheet
2	the difference between herbs and spices	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	what a hedgerow herb is	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	identify six herbs and their common uses	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	use three different organic growing techniques, eg putting plants under beans as companions, sowing green manure, making nettle fertiliser	Summary sheet
6	identify two different weeds and how they can be used as herbs, eg plantain and nettles	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
shown knowledge of
7	four uses of herbs, eg cooking, organic growing, medicinal, good for wildlife	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	the importance and main benefits of organic growing and gardening	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	at least two different recycling techniques used in organic growing and gardening	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	three different local and seasonal foods	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
11	visiting a community garden project on at least four occasions	Summary sheet
12	propagating plants from a cutting	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
13	making one meal and drink using herbs.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 November 2020Level - Level One