Garden Maintenance

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
K/615/8801
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about garden maintenance. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    State why it is important to carry out garden maintenance on a regular basis, outlining the purpose of different routine garden maintenance tasks.

  • 1.2

    Describe different garden maintenance tasks relating to plants and trees, to be carried out in each of the four seasons.

  • 1.3

    Outline the correct way to dispose of different types of garden waste.

2

Know about tools for garden maintenance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify the tools and equipment needed for different garden maintenance tasks.

  • 2.2

    Describe correct usage of different tools and equipment needed for a range of garden maintenance tasks.

  • 2.3

    Describe the procedures for checking condition of different garden maintenance tools.

  • 2.4

    Outline the reporting arrangements for any faults identified with tools, stating why it is important to report faults.

3

Be able to carry out garden maintenance tasks.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use correct procedures to carry out different garden maintenance tasks, including tasks relating to plants and trees. 

  • 3.2

    Select and use different garden maintenance tools correctly. 

  • 3.3

    Work in a way that is consistent with health and safety guidelines when carrying out garden maintenance tasks.

  • 3.4

    Use the correct method to dispose of different types of garden waste.