Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/505/4075
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

NA

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about garden/allotment produce.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Name three varieties of flower to grow on an allotment or in a domestic garden.
  • 1.2
    Name three varieties of vegetable to grown on and allotment or in a domestic garden.

2

Know how to control weeds.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify six different types of weeds.
  • 2.2
    Select and apply a control measure to eliminate three of the weeds identified.

3

Be able to propagate plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Sow two different kinds of seeds in open ground.
  • 3.2
    Sow two different kinds of seeds in a tray under glass.
  • 3.3
    Sow tubers.
  • 3.4
    Sow rooted plants.

4

Be able to grow and care for plants grown from seed.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Sow seed directly in ground.
  • 4.2
    Thin out sown seeds.
  • 4.3
    Sow seed in trays.
  • 4.4
    Prick out and plant in prepared ground.
  • 4.5
    Follow a given maintenance plan.
  • 4.6
    Identify any pests/diseases.