Unit Award Scheme

118710 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 chit and plant potatoes	Summary sheet
3	how to plant onion sets out	Summary sheet
4	how to cultivate crops, eg watering, staking and netting	Summary sheet
5	when to harvest potatoes and onions	Summary sheet
6	at least two different weeding techniques in organic gardening, eg hoeing	Summary sheet
7	at least three different organic gardening techniques	Summary sheet
8	at least three common pests affecting crops outdoors	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
9	identify at least three crops grown outdoors in the UK	Summary sheet
10	identify at least three herb plants grown outdoors	Summary sheet
11	identify at least three fruit plants grown outdoors	Summary sheet
12	identify at least three vegetable crops grown outdoors.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 6 March 2023Level - Level One