Unit Award Scheme

115216 SCHOOL GARDENING PROJECT

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	prepare a section of land and soil for planting given seeds and plants	Summary sheet
2	use at least two gardening tools correctly and safely	Summary sheet
3	germinate a minimum of two plants from seeds and cuttings	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	the plant life cycle and how it corresponds to the seasons of the year	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	the importance of eating locally, seasonally and sustainably	Summary sheet
6	key garden maintenance tasks, including watering, weeding and pruning	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	how to create healthy compost using food waste	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	how compost is used to maintain good soil health in the school garden	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	at least two common weeds and how to effectively and organically remove them	Summary sheet
10	at least two ways of looking after seedlings, eg thinning, protection from animals and extremes of weather	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
11	at least two insects found in a garden and their main benefits and disadvantages, eg pollination	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
12	harvesting edible produce from the school garden	Summary sheet
13	visiting a local community growing project and finding out about the benefits it provides to local people	Summary sheet
14	taking part in a weekly visit to the school garden over a six week period, weather permitting.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 11 April 2021Level - Level One