Unit Award Scheme

116037 GROWING FOOD OUTDOORS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	how to prepare the ground for seed sowing including weeding, digging, forking in organic matter, consolidating, raking and top dressing	Summary sheet
2	how to prepare and plant potatoes	Summary sheet
3	how to plant onion sets out	Summary sheet
4	how to sow vegetable seeds in a growing bed	Summary sheet
5	how to cultivate crops, eg watering, staking and netting	Summary sheet
6	when to harvest at least two different vegetables and fruit	Summary sheet
7	at least two different weeding techniques in organic gardening, eg hoeing	Summary sheet
8	at least three nutritional benefits of eating fresh vegetables	Summary sheet
9	at least three nutritional benefits of eating fresh fruit	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
10	identify at least three crops grown outdoors in the UK	Summary sheet
11	identify at least three herb plants grown outdoors	Summary sheet
12	identify at least three fruit plants grown outdoors	Summary sheet
13	identify at least three vegetable crops grown outdoors.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 30 July 2021Level - Entry Level