Plant Studies

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
K/507/0580
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
50 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the role played by trees, shrubs, wall shrubs and climbing plants in the garden.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Research and select a range of trees, shrubs, wall shrubs and climbing plants that are appropriate for specific roles in the garden.
2

Understand how to use herbaceous plants and bulbs to extend the seasons of interest in the garden or landscape.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Analyse how herbaceous plants and bulbs can be used to extend the seasons of interest in the garden or landscape.
3

Understand the design qualities of plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Analyse how form, texture, habit and colour are used in planting design.
  • 3.2
    Research a range of plants and planting companions appropriate for a given site.
4

Know a wide range of plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify and name 30 each of annuals, herbaceous perennials, trees and shrubs using current botanical nomenclature.
  • 4.2
    Specify whether each species identified is tender or hardy in Britain
5

Know factors to consider when using poisonous and hazardous plants in the garden.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify 10 poisonous and 10 hazardous plants which may be used in the garden.
  • 5.2
    Explain precautions that should be taken when using poisonous and hazardous plants
6

Understand plant association.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Research plants and plant associations suitable for specified situations giving reasons for choice.
  • 6.2
    Create a planting scheme showing both unity and contrast of form and texture.