Unit Award Scheme
116021 INTRODUCTION TO GROWING PLANTS AND VEGETABLES
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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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