Remove unwanted plant growth to maintain development

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/502/1214
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
38 hours

Assessment Guidance

Simulation will not be acceptable where the unit is included in qualifications which verify competent performance. Please refer to Lantra’s Assessment Strategy for further guidance.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the different types of unwanted plant growth.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify different types of plant material and explain why it must be removed covering:

    (i) damaged plants

    (ii) diseased material

    (iii) weeds

    (iv) plant debris

    (v) non typical

    (vi) dead

    (vii) excessive growth

    (viii) badly positioned

2

Know how to maintain plant development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe how all the following methods can be used to maintain/control plant development:

    (i) trimming

    (ii) supporting

    (iii) thinning

    (iv) spacing

    (v) irrigation

    (vi) growth regulators

    (vii) lighting and shading

    (viii) protection

    (ix) pruning

3

Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe the equipment which will be necessary for maintaining plant development.

  • 3.2

    Describe methods of maintaining the equipment ready for use.

4

Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Outline the current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements, which apply to this area of work.

  • 4.2

    Describe how environmental damage can be minimised.

  • 4.3

    Describe the correct methods for disposing of organic and inorganic waste.

  • 4.4

    Describe why it is important to maintain hygiene and how this is achieved.

5

Be able to select, use and maintain equipment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Select appropriate equipment for this area of work.

  • 5.2

    Use equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and legal requirements.

  • 5.3

    Prepare, maintain and store equipment in a safe and effective working condition.

6

Be able to identify unwanted plant growth.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Recognise unwanted plant material as appropriate.

7

Be able to remove unwanted plant growth.

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1

    Remove unwanted plant material using appropriate techniques according to the species, time of year, stage of development.

  • 7.2

    Maintain the growing environment in a hygienic condition.

8

Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage.

Assessment Criteria

  • 8.1

    Work in a way which maintains health and safety and is consistent with current legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements.

  • 8.2

    Carry out work in a manner which minimises environmental damage.

  • 8.3

    Dispose of waste safely and correctly.