Unit Award Scheme

115360 INTRODUCTION TO MUSHROOM CULTIVATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	what mushrooms are	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the life cycle of a mushroom	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	at least three parts of a mushroom	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	mushroom substrate incubation requirements	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	mushroom fruiting requirements	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
6	make a spore print	Student completed work
7	make mushroom spawn	Student completed work and/or photograph(s)
8	make mushroom substrate	Student completed work and/or photograph(s)
9	inoculate a mushroom substrate mix	Summary sheet
10	harvest mushrooms.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 May 2021Level - Entry Level