Unit Award Scheme

115582 GENERAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	weed a bed containing flowers, shrubs or vegetables and weed a paved area of at least two square metres	Summary sheet
2	name and identify at least six garden tools and their functions	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	distinguish at least three common weeds from flowers or vegetables	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	remove weeds without damaging any nearby plants	Summary sheet
5	recognise when a lawn needs treatment for weeds or moss	Summary sheet
6	water plants correctly, ensuring water reaches the roots	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
7	different weeds needing different methods of weed control, eg shallow-rooted weeds require a hoe and deep-rooted weeds require a trowel	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	at least three jobs a gardener is required to complete throughout each season	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
9	treating a lawn for weed or moss	Summary sheet
10	clearing weeds from a path or driveway.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 July 2021Level - Level One