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CCEA Occupational
Studies
Levels 1 and 2
Pathway:
Environment and Society
Unit 48
Horticulture Caring for Plants and Flowers
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Assessment area Mark awarded
AO1 /20
AO2 /60
AO3 /20
Total /100
Candidate Name: _____________________
Centre Name: ______________________
Centre Number: ______________________
Assessor Signature: _______________
Date:_____________________
Horticulture Caring for Plants and Flowers
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I certify that the work contained in this Workbook is my own. In the event that the Portfolio /task/s
i s / are deemed as plagiarised, the evidence submitted for this unit will not count towards my final mark.
Learner’s
Signature
Date
I certify that the work in this Portfolio is that of:
Learner’s Name
Teacher/Lecturer
Signature
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Learner signature:
Teacher/Lecturer signature :
Date:
Specification for Horticulture
Caring for Plants and Flowers
Learner Outcome
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Good
G
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Sati
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Basi
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Un
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10-9
8-7
6-5
4-3
2-1
0
AO1
Health and safety, environment, and related careers
Materials and related skills and knowledge
AO2
Hanging Basket
Container
Outdoor Area
Pests
Weeding
Floral Gift
AO3
Task Evaluations /10
Final Evaluation /10
/5
Total Score for unit (max 100)
My Diary completed Yes No
My Record completed Yes No
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This unit aims to provide the learner with the knowledge of scientific principles and
skills that are necessary for the growth and care of a range of indoor and outdoor
plants, cut flower arrangements and outdoor plants in beds, containers and hanging
baskets. The learner will investigate the care of plants in both the horticultural and
floristry industries. A range of flowers and plants and their specific care requirements
will be studied. The learner will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding in handling and caring for a range of specimens grown in container
displays and beds as well as presenting and arranging plants for sale. This unit will
encourage entrepreneurial activities such as investigating the setting up of a small
business for the sale of floral arrangements or containers and hanging baskets.
This unit includes:
• consideration of health and safety issues in horticulture and floristry
• consideration of career opportunities in horticulture and floristry
• identification of plant diseases and pests
• growing and caring for plants
• production of a floral item suitable for a special occasion
• production of an information leaflet for the after-sales care of plants and flowers
• consideration of the environmental issues in horticulture and floristry
• a review and evaluation of performance
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Section 1
Learners should be able to:
• understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)
1974 in relation to this occupational area
• demonstrate how to apply health and safety procedures in the working environment
including risk assessment
• select and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• identify and describe the function of the root systems, stems, leaves and flowers of
a plant
• identify a range of common signs that indicate that a plant is not healthy and
control the conditions, such as water, wind, temperature, pH minerals, and
type of growing medium (soil type and drainage) that affect the growth of
plants both indoors and in outdoor beds
• identify the signs of pests, diseases and disorders and poorly-managed plants and
keep a log of the health of a range of indoor plants over time
• understand what weeds are and why they are a problem
• demonstrate how to keep indoor plants and outdoor beds weed-free, using
natural/organic weed suppressant methods and use the correct tools safely
• demonstrate how to produce well cared for plants, such as vegetables, herbs or
flowering plants, in a container and an outdoor bed to demonstrate the skills
required when handling and caring for a range of plants
• evaluate their own performance in practical tasks.
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Section 2
Learners should be able to:
• identify a range of outlets for the sale of plants and flowers in the horticulture and
floristry industries
• demonstrate an understanding of the nutrients and moisture plants require to
promote and maintain growth and appearance
• identify the range of chemicals used as weed killer, the health and safety procedures
necessary when handling them and the environmental impact they may have if
not carefully disposed of
• demonstrate how to treat/condition flowers such as roses for storage in shops and in
the home
• demonstrate how to produce well cared for plants in a hanging basket and present
this as a floral gift suitable for an occasion, such as a birthday or Christmas,
using appropriate packaging
• identify a selection of plants or flowers for a special occasion;
• produce an information leaflet for the after-sale care of three plants of their choice
• evaluate their own performance in practical tasks
Section 3
Learners should be able to:
• describe three career opportunities in horticulture and floristry
• identify the range of qualifications in horticulture and floristry
• evaluate their own performance in practical tasks
• carry out an end-of-unit evaluation
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Horticulture Care of Plants and Flowers overview
AO1 Recall of Knowledge Page
Number
Possible
marks
awarded
Actual
marks
awarded
Running
Total
Health and Safety, Environment, and
related careers
Health and Safety 4
Careers 4
Environment 2
Total 10
Materials and related skills and
knowledge
(10 marks)
TOTAL 20
AO2 Practical Application
Hanging Basket 10
Container 10
Outdoor Area 10 -
Pests 10
Weeding 10
Floral Gift 10
AO3 Analyse and evaluate work Page
Number
Possible
marks
60
Actual
marks
awarded
Total
Task Evaluations
Hanging Basket or Container 10
Outdoor Area 10
Floral Gift 10
Final evaluation 10
TOTAL 40 Mark divided by 2
and transferred to
Learner Outcome
tracking sheet
Total mark awarded out of 100
Marks for each section must be transferred to the Learner outcome sheet
Learner’s Signature ______________ Date
Teacher’s / Lecturer’s Signature _______________ Date ___________
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MY RECORD
Unit specification Page Date
completed
Section A
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974
apply health and safety procedures in the working
environment including risk assessment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
identify the range of chemicals used as weed killer, the health
and safety procedures necessary when handling them and the
environmental impact they may have if not carefully disposed
of
identify environmental issues relating to Horticulture
describe three career opportunities in horticulture and floristry
identify the range of qualifications in horticulture and floristry
Section B
identify and describe the function of the root systems, stems,
leaves and flowers of a plant
identify a range of common signs that indicate that a plant is
not healthy and control the conditions, such as water, wind,
temperature, pH minerals, and type of growing medium (soil
type and drainage) that affect the growth of plants both
indoors and in outdoor beds
identify the signs of pests, diseases and disorders and poorly-
managed plants and keep a log of the health of a range of
indoor plants over time
understand what weeds are and why they are a problem
identify a range of outlets for the sale of plants and flowers in
the horticulture and floristry industries
demonstrate an understanding of the nutrients and moisture
plants require to promote and maintain growth and
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appearance
AO2
demonstrate how to keep indoor plants and outdoor beds
weed-free, using natural/organic weed suppressant methods
and use the correct tools safely
demonstrate how to produce well cared for plants, such as
vegetables, herbs or flowering plants, in a container and an
outdoor bed to demonstrate the skills required when handling
and caring for a range of plants
demonstrate how to treat/condition flowers such as roses for
storage in shops and in the home and identify a selection of
plants or flowers for a special occasion
demonstrate how to produce well cared for plants in a
hanging basket
Produce a floral gift suitable for an occasion, such as a
birthday or Christmas, using appropriate packaging
Produce an information leaflet for the after-sale care of three
plants of their choice
AO3
End of task evaluations
End of unit evaluation
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Horticulture Unit 48
My Diary
TIPS FOR COMPLETING YOUR DIARY:
Make sure you complete a diary entry for your classes
Remember to fill in the date
Ask your teacher to sign your diary every week and don’t forget to sign it yourself!
If you miss a class fill in the date and write ‘absent’ when you are next in class
You can use what you have written in your diary to help you with your evaluations
You will be awarded marks for your diary so make sure you complete it!
If you are unsure what to write, ask your teacher for help
DESCRIPTION SECTION:
When you are completing the “What did you learn/do today” part of your diary think about what you did in class. Include
Practical activities you completed
Written tasks you completed. Work sheets etc
Listening to guest speakers
Going on a trip, for example, a garden centre
Watching a video clip, for example, health and safety
Completing assessments
Completing knowledge checks
Completing evaluations
AUTHENTICATION OF CANDIDATE’S WORK The centre confirms that the candidate’s work was conducted
under the conditions laid down in the specification.
The centre also confirms that they have authenticated the
candidate’s work and is satisfied that the work produced is
solely that of the candidate concerned.
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There may be other things not on the list that you will do during this unit –
remember to write about them in your diary!
EVALUATION SECTION:
When you are completing the evaluation section of your diary, the following questions may help you to evaluate. Ask yourself:
What did I do well / not so well?
How could I improve my skills / knowledge / performance?
What did I enjoy / not enjoy?
What did I find easy / difficult?
Did I follow instructions / procedures? If not, why not?
How could I use my skills in the future?
Has this unit helped me decide what I’m going to do when I leave school?
This list does not include all the questions you could ask yourself but it
should help you to get started with your evaluation!
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Week 1 What did you learn/do today? Date
How did you do this?
How did you work/perform today (circle one)?
Excellent Very good Good
Satisfactory Basic
10 – 9 8 – 7 6 - 5 4 - 3 2 - 1
Please give an example of this or explain why you think you achieved this outcome.
How could you have improved what you did today?
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Week 3 What did you learn/do today? Date
How did you do this?
How did you work/perform today (circle one)?
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Week 5 What did you learn/do today? Date
How did you do this?
How did you work/perform today (circle one)?
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Week 7 What did you learn/do today? Date
How did you do this?
How did you work/perform today (circle one)?
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Week 9 What did you learn/do today? Date
How did you do this?
How did you work/perform today (circle one)?
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Week 11 What did you learn/do today? Date
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Week 13 What did you learn/do today? Date
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Week 15 What did you learn/do today? Date
How did you do this?
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Occupational Studies
AO1- Section
Health &Safety / Careers and
Environment
LEARNER NAME:
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(AO1) Knowledge Check REMEMBER TO:
Try to answer all questions in section A, B and C of the knowledge check. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
.
For teacher’s use only
Marks
Careers Leaflet 60/15=4
Out of 4
Section A H&S 60/15=4 Section B Environment 20/10=2
Out of 4 Out of 2
TOTAL MARK
Section C Materials and skills 60/6
Out of 10
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Careers (60 marks)
In this section you are going to research job opportunities in this
vocational area.
The following websites will help you to research your answers.
www.nijobs.com
(1) Identify three opportunities directly associated with the skills required in
Horticulture.
a) A job opportunity directly after leaving school
____________________________________________________________
b) A job opportunity after an apprenticeship
____________________________________________________________
c) An entrepreneurial opportunity related to Horticulture sector
____________________________________________________________
(3 marks)
For each of these opportunities you will research details of what the work involves
and the necessary skills and qualifications you need. Pay and progression
opportunities should also be researched for the first two.
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(2) In the box below attach a job advertisement for the first job identified in
task 1 (a). You may find this in a newspaper or from a job search on the
web.
Each class member should have different job advertisements.
(2 marks)
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Complete the profile below for the job identified in Task 1 (a)
Job title _______________________ Typical hours worked per week
(2marks)
Pay expected - £_________
(1 mark)
Dress Code / PPE ________________________________________________
(1 mark)
In the box below describe what this job involves?
(4 marks)
Describe the personal skills and qualities required to do this job.
(4 marks)
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Describe the Qualifications and Vocational skills required on entry into this job.
(4 marks)
In the box below attach a job advertisement for the second job identified in task 1( b).
You may find this in a newspaper or from a job search on the web.
(Each class member should have different job advertisements) (2 marks)
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5. Complete the profile below for the job identified in Task 1 (b)
Job title __________________ Typical hours worked per week
_____________ (2 marks)
Pay expected - £_________
(1 mark)
Dress Code/PPE____________________________________________(1 mark)
What does the job involve?
(4 marks)
What experience would a person entering this job be expected to have?
(4 marks)
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Qualification and Vocational skills required on entering this job. (4 marks)
You have identified an entrepreneurial opportunity related to Horticulture sector in
task 1 (c)
List four personal skills you require to set up an enterprise related to the
Horticulture Sector?
(4 marks)
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List five other requirements necessary to manage a successful enterprise related to
the Horticulture sector? (5 marks)
6. Discuss how the job opportunities you have researched have
influenced the type of career you may wish to follow.
The following points may assist in your discussion:
Job Role Apprenticeship
Employment Opportunities Job satisfaction
Salary Career
progression
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Health and Safety and Preventing Accidents in the Workplace
When an accident occurs, there are certain things that must be done. All accidents
need to be reported immediately and recorded in the accident book.
Accidents do not just happen. They are caused.
1. Accidents may be caused if you:
Fool around
Rush a job
Do not listen to instructions
Do not use equipment correctly
Identify 3 more
a) ____________________________
b) ____________________________
c) ____________________________ (3)
2. First–aid
Where is the first-aid kit kept?
______________________________________ (1)
Who should you report to if you have an accident at work?
_______________________________________________________(1)
3. These questions are about keeping yourself safe when working in the
Horticultural Environment.
Read each statement and answer by writing TRUE or FALSE
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Do not use a piece of equipment unless you have been trained to do so. ------
Don’t tell your supervisor where you are --------------------------
Do not use electrical equipment near water----------------
(3 marks)
4. You are expected to wear PPE when working in Horticulture
List the PPE that you wear and explain in your own words why you are
wearing it and what it protects you from.
PPE item
Explain why you wear it and what it protects you from
(8 marks)
5. What do the letters HASAWA mean?
(1 mark)
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6. State the 2 primary aims of the HASAWA
(4 marks)
(a)__________________________________________________________________
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(b)
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7. Identify 3 responsibilities of an employer under the HASAWA.
(3 marks)
1____________________________________________________________________
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2____________________________________________________________________
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3____________________________________________________________________
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8. Clearly describe how the employer will meet each responsibility.
(6 marks)
1 ____________________________________________________________
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2 ____________________________________________________________
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3
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9. Identify 3 responsibilities of an employee under the HASAWA. (3 marks)
1______________________________________________________________
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2______________________________________________________________
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3______________________________________________________________
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10. Describe in detail what an employee needs to do to meet each of the 3
responsibilities.
(9 marks)
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11. Name and draw four Health & Safety signs appropriate to working in a
horticulture environment. (8 marks)
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12. Identify five hazards in your occupational environment and suggest ways to
minimise each risk (a picture could be used or a simulated work area)
(10 marks)
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Section B Environment
1. What do you understand by the 3 ‘R’s’
______________________________________________________________
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(1 mark)
2. Describe in detail how you would promote sustainability in a Horticulture
Environment.
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___________________________________________________________ (6 marks)
3. Identify three ways to safely dispose of waste in a Horticulture
Environment.
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__________________________________________________________(3 marks)
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4. Describe ways to reduce waste in a Horticultural Environment.
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5. What is meant by a carbon footprint?
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(3 marks)
6. Describe 4 ways that you could reduce your carbon footprint.
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Materials and Related Skills
Answer all of the questions in the spaces provided.
Look at the picture of some items of gardening equipment. There are many more
items that you will use in your centre.
1. Name 5 items of garden equipment that you use in your centre. Describe in
detail their use including any health and safety issues, how you care for the
equipment and how you store the equipment. (15 marks)
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2. Complete the table below describing in detail the types of compost that are
used for planting seeds, transplanting small seedlings into pots and planting
containers. Then fill in the table below.
(15 marks)
Where it is used Type of compost and why it is used for
this purpose
Planting seeds
Transplanting seedlings
Planting a container
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Parts of the plant
Answer all of the questions in the spaces provided
3. Here is a picture of a plant that is ready to be put into a flower bed. Draw a
line from the labels to the part in the picture. (5 marks)
Flower leaf stem petals roots
4. Identify the common signs that indicate a plant is not healthy and outline the
causes. (5 marks)
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5 Fill the correct words in the spaces in the paragraph below, using words from
those listed below
. (5 marks)
Water, sunlight, heat, wind, dry out, oxygen, carbon dioxide, photosynthesis,
nutrients, nitrogen.
Plants grow in soil and use ________________________ and ______________ to
make their food. The process is called __________________. The plants use the gas
from the atmosphere called_______________ and produce the gas called
________________ which we use in our bodies when we breathe in. The plants need
to take up ____________________and ____________________ through their roots.
The soil must have the chemical called __________________which is obtained from
the fertilizer or compost which gardeners put in the ground to make the soil richer. If
there is no rain or too much ___________, the plants may _______ _________ and
that can cause them to wilt and possibly die.
6 Fill in the table with the names of 5 weeds and 5 pests and describe how they
can be dealt with. (10 marks)
Name of weed Name of common garden pest
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6. You have been on a number of visits to research local outlets that sell plants.
Complete the table below. (5 marks)
Name of retail outlet
that sells plants
Score the prices as
high, reasonable or
cheap
Score the salespeople as
helpful, quite helpful or
not helpful at all and
why
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AO2
There are 6 tasks each marked out of 10 (giving a total of 60 marks for this
section)
Please note PPE must be worn and visible in photographic evidence.
All of the criteria for each activity must be identified by the teacher/lecturer
and appropriate comments made on the candidate’s performance to justify the
marks awarded.
Hanging Basket
Planting up a container
Preparing and planting up an outdoor area
Pests identified
Weeding the container/bed
Floral Gift and care instructions
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Task 1
Planting a hanging basket (10 marks)
You will be marked on the choice of compost, types of plants and how they are
arranged and the overall care of your tools and safety/ risk assessment.
1 mark = basic skills and needs a lot of assistance
6 marks = works independently and with care
Skills Mark out of 6
Teacher’s/Lecturer’s comments
PPE and safety awareness
Choice of compost and plants
Care in handling the plants
Correct tools and care after use
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Overall appearance of the basket
Total /30
Divided by 3 = /10
Photographic evidence of each stage clearly annotated must be included.
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Task 2
Planting a container (10 marks)
You will be marked on the choice of compost, types of plants and how they
are arranged and the overall care of your tools and safety/ risk assessment.
1 mark = basic skills and needs a lot of assistance
6 marks = works independently and with care
Skills Mark out of 6
Teacher’s/Lecturer’s comments
PPE and safety awareness
Choice of compost and plants
Care in handling the plants
Correct tools and care after use
Overall appearance of finished
container
Total /30
Divided by 3 = /10
Clearly annotated photographic evidence of each stage must be included.
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Task 3
Preparing a bed for planting (30 marks)
You will be marked on the choice of compost, types of plants and how they
are arranged and the overall care of your tools and safety/ risk assessment.
1 mark = basic skills and needs a lot of assistance
6 marks = works independently and with care
Skills Mark out of 6
Teacher’s/Lecturer’s comments
PPE and safety awareness
Choice tools and care after use
Using the tools appropriately and
safely
Appropriate disposal of weeds etc
Overall appearance of prepared areas
Total /30
Divided by 3 = /10
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Task 4
Weeding a bed/ container (10 marks)
You will be marked on the choice of compost, types of plants and how they
are arranged and the overall care of your tools and safety/ risk assessment.
1 mark = basic skills and needs a lot of assistance
6 marks = works independently and with care
Clearly annotated photographic evidence of each stage must be included.
Skills Mark out of 6
Teacher’s/Lecturer’s comments
PPE and safety awareness
Choice tools and care after use
Care in handling the plants and
knowing which plants are weeds
Appropriate disposal of weeds
Overall appearance of weeded areas
Total /30
Divided by 3 = /10
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Clearly annotated photographic evidence of each stage must be included.
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Task 5
Identifying common pests/ diseases (10 marks)
The evidence for this task could involve the candidates going on a field
trip and gathering evidence for this task.
A poster could be produced providing information on common garden
pests and diseases.
Information leaflet could also be produced.
A centre devised project may also be used.
Marking guidelines:
1 mark = basic skills and needs a lot of assistance and limited examples and
information
5 marks = good/basic information mostly working on own
10 marks = works independently and with care with good range of examples
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Task 6
Preparing a floral gift and producing a leaflet with care instructions
(10 marks)
a) Making the gift
Skills Mark out of 5
Teacher’s/Lecturer’s comments
PPE and safety awareness
Choice tools and care after use
Choosing appropriate flowers or
plants for the chosen gift
Prepare the flowers and handle with
care before making the arrangement
Overall appearance of final
arrangement
Photographic Evidence of each stage clearly annotated must be included.
b) Produce care instructions / 5 marks
Marking guidance: Needed assistance = max 3 marks
Appropriate information and instructions and worked independently = 5 marks
Total marks for tasks a + b = /30
Mark for task 6 = /10
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(AO3) Task Evaluation 1
Learner Name:_______________________________________
1. What did I do well in the assessment? (Explain why)
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2. What could I have done better in the assessment? (Explain why)
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What would I do differently next time? (Explain why)
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Think about:
- Your preparation
- following procedures
- skills used
- safety
- doing it yourself
Think about:
- what you wrote in question 2 - how you could do things better
Think about:
- what you forgot to do
- what you needed to know more about
- what you didn’t do very well
Use the light bulbs to help you.
You can also add your own ideas.
Don’t forget you can also use the
information you have written in your
diary to help you!
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What skills have I developed? (Explain)
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What have I learnt from the experience? (Explain)
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/10
Think about your
skills in: - Organising
- Following procedures
- Working alone
- Being independent
Think about:
- What you have learnt - why this is important
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(AO3) Task Evaluation 2
Learner Name:_______________________________________
1. What did I do well in the assessment? (Explain why)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
2. What could I have done better in the assessment? (Explain why)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
What would I do differently next time? (Explain why)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Think about:
- your preparation
- following procedures
- skills used
- safety
- doing it yourself
Think about:
what you wrote in question 2 - how you could do things better
Think about:
- what you forgot to do
- what you needed to know more about
- what you didn’t do very well
Use the light bulbs to help you.
You can also add your own ideas.
Don’t forget you can also use the
information you have written in your
diary to help you!
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____________________________________________
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____________________________________________
What skills have I developed? (Explain)
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____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
What have I learnt from the experience? (Explain)
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____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
/10
Think about your
skills in: - organising
- following procedures
- working alone
- being independent
Think about:
- what you have learnt - why this is important
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(AO3) Task Evaluation 3
Learner Name:_______________________________________
1. What did I do well in the assessment? (Explain why)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
What could I have done better in the assessment? (Explain why)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
What would I do differently next time? (Explain why)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Think about:
- your preparation
- following procedures
- skills used
- safety
- doing it yourself
Think about: - what you wrote in question 2 - how you could do things better
Think about:
- what you forgot to do
- what you needed to know more about
- what you didn’t do very well
Use the light bulbs to help you.
You can also add your own ideas.
Don’t forget you can also use the
information you have written in your
diary to help you!
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____________________________________________
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____________________________________________
What skills have I developed? (Explain)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
What have I learnt from the experience? (Explain)
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
___________________________________________
/10
Think about your
skills in: - organising
- following procedures
- working alone
- being independent
Think about:
- what you have learnt - why this is important
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(AO3) End of Unit Evaluation
Learner Name:_______________________________________
What did I do well in this unit? (Explain why)
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What could I have done better in the assessments? (Explain why)
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Think about:
- your preparation
- following procedures
- skills used
- safety
- doing it yourself
Think about:
- what you forgot to do
- what you needed to know more about
- what you didn’t do very well
Use the light bulbs to help you.
You can also add your own ideas.
Don’t forget you can also use the
information you have written in your
diary to help you!
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What would I do differently next time? (Explain why)
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What skills have I developed? (Explain)
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Think about:
- what you wrote in question 2 - how you could do things better
Think about your skills in:
- Organising
- Following procedures
- Working alone
- Being independent
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How has the study of this unit helped you decide the type of career you would like to
follow? Would you like to continue to gain more qualifications in Horticulture?
(Explain)
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/10
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