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1 CCEA Occupational Studies Levels 1 and 2 Pathway: Environment and Society Unit 48 Horticulture Caring for Plants and Flowers

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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

Date

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Learner signature:

Teacher/Lecturer signature :

Date:

Specification for Horticulture

Caring for Plants and Flowers

Learner Outcome

Exce

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Ver

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Good

G

ood

Sati

sfact

ory

Basi

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Un

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of

Cre

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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 2 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)?

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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 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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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

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_________________________ (12 marks)

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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)

________________________________________________________

6. State the 2 primary aims of the HASAWA

(4 marks)

(a)__________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

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(b)

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

7. Identify 3 responsibilities of an employer under the HASAWA.

(3 marks)

1____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

3____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

8. Clearly describe how the employer will meet each responsibility.

(6 marks)

1 ____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

2 ____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

3

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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9. Identify 3 responsibilities of an employee under the HASAWA. (3 marks)

1______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

2______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

3______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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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3. Identify three ways to safely dispose of waste in a Horticulture

Environment.

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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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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)

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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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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)

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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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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)

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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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