Unit Award Scheme

117443 MARKET GARDENING (UNIT 1): HARVESTING, WASHING AND PACKING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	how plants grow, ie the stages of their life cycle	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	at least two different harvesting techniques, eg knives, scissors, hands, and when to use them	Summary sheet
3	the 'product' from a market garden and how it needs to be presented, eg high quality salad leaves neatly bagged	Summary sheet
experienced
4	harvesting, washing and bagging salad	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
5	observe plants and determine when they are ready to harvest	Summary sheet
6	pick one 2.5 kg bucket of lettuce in eight minutes	Summary sheet
7	pack 20 bags of salad in 15 minutes.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 August 2022Level - Entry Level