Understanding Plant Pruning

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
D/505/8605
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
9 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the reasons for pruning plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State what is meant by pruning.
  • 1.2
    State three reasons why pruning is carried out.
  • 1.3
    Name six plants which are usually pruned.
2

Know where and how to cut when pruning.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify a node.
  • 2.2
    Using practice material, make a firm clean cut.
3

Know how to prune different types of plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Prune two different plants successfully on at least four occasions by:
    a) cutting in the correct place
    b) making a clean cut.