Unit Award Scheme

116020 INTRODUCTION TO GARDENING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	classify at least six plants into their plant families	Student completed work
2	explain the difference between annual, bi-annual, and perennial plants	Student completed work
3	design a multi-bed garden to fit a measured space	Student completed work
4	identify at least two common weeds and how to effectively and organically remove them	Student completed work
5	identify at least four manual and bladed garden tools and describe their functions	Student completed work
6	explain how to care for bladed tools and the reasons for doing this	Student completed work
7	use at least three pieces of garden safety equipment independently and for an appropriate task	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
8	how to select suitable tools for at least three different gardening jobs and explain why they have chosen those particular tools	Student completed work
9	the meaning of companion planting and three examples of it	Student completed work
10	the meaning of a plant rotation scheme and why it is important	Student completed work
11	at least five garden weeds and how to remove them	Student completed work
12	at least three different gardening jobs that need to be completed each season.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 September 2021Level - Level One