Unit Award Scheme

116021 INTRODUCTION TO GROWING PLANTS AND VEGETABLES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	create a poster explaining the life cycle of plants, including the different processes of seed dispersal	Student completed work
2	identify at least one pest and at least one disease that could affect seedling health	Student completed work
3	propagate given seedlings, including pricking out, potting on, hardening off and planting out	Summary sheet
4	outline and explain how plants respond to at least two different environmental conditions	Student completed work
5	research at least two examples of fruit and vegetables that grow well next to each other and the reasons for this	Student completed work
6	identify and describe at least two ways that creatures may help or hinder the growing of plants	Student completed work
7	design and create a wormery	Photograph(s) and/or student completed work
8	explain the main benefits of compost	Student completed work
9	make and use their own compost	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
10	at least two methods of protecting seedlings from pests	Student completed work
11	at least two different types of fertiliser they can use to help their plants grow	Student completed work
12	the main advantages and disadvantages of using fertiliser	Student completed work
13	what growing things organically means and how this approach benefits the environment	Student completed work
14	what seasonal planting and harvesting is and the main benefits of this approach.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 26 September 2021Level - Level One