Unit Award Scheme

117943 MARKET GARDENING (UNIT 3): PLANT HEALTH AND SOIL BUILDING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two indicators of plant health and disease and how to spot problems	Summary sheet
2	the balance of materials and the process required to make good compost	Summary sheet
3	a minimum of two methods for building the soil, eg mulching with compost, green manures, woodchip	Summary sheet
experienced
4	building a compost heap with a good balance of materials	Summary sheet
5	turning a compost heap	Summary sheet
6	applying mulches of compost and, where appropriate, woodchip	Summary sheet
7	sowing, chopping and covering a green manure to build the soil	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
8	identify at least three different species of common pests in a market garden and prevent or remove them as appropriate	Summary sheet
9	identify a diseased plant and prune or remove it appropriately.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 8 November 2022Level - Level One