Unit Award Scheme

120218 PLANNING AND PLANTING URBAN FRUIT TREES AND SHRUBS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two reasons why we plant fruit trees and shrubs in urban environments	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	how to decide what shrubs or trees to choose	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	at least two requirements of plant growth	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	the fruiting patterns of at least three fruiting shrubs and trees	Sumamry sheet and/or student completed work
5	at least three common fruit shrub or tree diseases and actions to limit the spread	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
6	work out quantities of plants required for a given space considering future growth and space	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	prepare a planting area by weeding, overturning soil, fertilising and enhancing microbial community	Summary sheet
8	mark out a planting area	Summary sheet
9	prepare at least two specimens for planting	Summary sheet
10	plant out container grown and/or bare root specimens.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 31 January 2024Level - Level One