Unit Award Scheme

116018 INTRODUCTION TO GROWING PLANTS AND VEGETABLES (UNIT 3)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	describe and explain the life cycle of a plant	Student completed work
2	describe and explain the process of photosynthesis	Student completed work
3	select the appropriate tools to prepare seed beds	Summary sheet
4	position at least two plants appropriately for healthy growth in a market garden	Summary sheet
5	control common weeds and pests in a given area over a period of time	Summary sheet
6	identify the name of the main soil types and what can be done to improve soil conditions	Student completed work
7	describe the purpose of creating compost	Student completed work
8	make their own compost	Summary sheet
9	explain why worms are important to the soil	Student completed work
10	create and design a wormery	Student completed work and/or summary sheet
11	identify and describe the function of the reproductive parts of a flowering plant.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 September 2021Level - Level One