Unit Award Scheme

115224 SUSTAINABLE GARDENING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1grow at least two vegetable plants in a safe and sustainable waySummary sheet
2select and use safely a minimum of two different gardening toolsSummary sheet
3select and use the appropriate materials for a gardening taskSummary sheet
4nurture plant growth over a given period, eg through regular watering, weeding, feeding and protectingSummary sheet
5maintain a garden for a given period, eg raking leaves, cleaning the greenhouse, mulching raised bedsSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

6what the ‘no dig’ technique is in gardeningSummary sheet
7the benefit of companion plantingSummary sheet
8the benefit of encouraging pollinators to the gardenSummary sheet
9the meaning of growing 'organically' and its benefit to the environmentSummary sheet

experienced

10using food waste for the creation of compost for the garden.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 11 April 2021Level - Level One