Unit Award Scheme

117693 MAINTAINING A GARDEN (UNIT 4)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the function of three different types of PPE (personal protective equipment) used for garden maintenance and the importance of each	Student completed work
2	how to use four manual tools and at least two power tools to maintain a garden	Student completed work
3	six garden weeds and how to control them	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
4	clear an overgrown area of weeds using the correct PPE and tools	Summary sheet
5	clear and prepare a bed or given area for planting with minimal prompts	Summary sheet
6	plant a cleared bed or area with plants, flowers or vegetables positioning them correctly for healthy growth with minimal prompts	Summary sheet
7	care for a planted area by watering, weeding, and feeding it over a period of four weeks with minimal prompts	Summary sheet
8	use the correct tools on three occasions to deadhead or cut back flowers or plants to maintain their flowering and shape	Photograph(s)
9	prune a tree or shrub at the correct time of year to maintain its health and shape on two occasions	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
10	at least three different tools for lawn care and how each is used	Student completed work
11	five common diseases that affect plants or flowers and how to control them	Student completed work
12	three different natural ways to control pests and how they work	Student completed work
13	five different types of plant feed and what they are used for	Student completed work
14	what organic gardening is and how it helps wildlife.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 August 2022Level - Level One