Unit Award Scheme

116553 ALLOTMENTS (UNIT 3): USING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT SAFELY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1follow safe working practices and behaviours for working around the allotmentSummary sheet
2identify at least five tools for horticultural tasksSummary sheet and/or student completed work
3safely and correctly use at least eight different gardening tools, including a garden fork, rake, hand trowel, hand fork, secateurs and scissorsSummary sheet
4identify at least three suitable items of clothing for gardening outsideSummary sheet and/or student completed work
5clean and pack away tools at the end of each sessionSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

6the contents and location of the first aid kit and what to do if there is an accident.Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 January 2022Level - Level One