Unit Award Scheme

114326 HORTICULTURE: PREPARING A BED FOR PLANTING (SINGLE DIGGING)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	work in a safe manner in a horticultural environment	Summary sheet
2	select the appropriate equipment to prepare a bed for planting	Summary sheet
3	use a spade to remove the trench of soil at the start of the bed	Summary sheet
4	turn over the second row of soil into the first trench, breaking up clods of soil as they go	Summary sheet
5	continue this process until the bed is complete	Summary sheet
6	back fill the last trench with the soil taken out of the first trench	Summary sheet
7	use a garden rake to level the soil to a fine tilth	Summary sheet
8	clean and return the tools to the shed	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
9	two problems that can occur if soil is not dug correctly	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	how to double dig an area of soil.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 16 November 2020Level - Level One