Garden Horticulture Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
T/504/9277
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about things that grow in a garden or allotment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Name different flowers and vegetables to grow on an allotment or domestic garden.
  • 1.2
    Name different types of common weeds.
2

Be able to propagate plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Sow seed in open ground and in a seed tray under glass.
  • 2.2
    Sow tubers and rooted plants directly into prepared ground.
3

Be able to prepare an outside growing bed.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Prepare an open growing bed with hand tools.
4

Be able to grow and care for plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Sow seed directly into ground.
  • 4.2
    Thin out as directed.
  • 4.3
    Sow seed in trays.
  • 4.4
    Prick out.
  • 4.5
    Plant in prepared ground as directed.
  • 4.6
    Contribute to the maintenance of plants.