Growing plants from seeds

Challenge reference: 6014

Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Entry 3
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will train to grow plants that are in demand in order to sell to the general public.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)

The learner will:

  • 1 .  

    Be able to conduct simple market research to determine which plants have a high demand locally.

  • 2 .  

    Be able to sow, germinate, and grow at least three different plants from seed to 12 weeks old.

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Assessment criteria

(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)

The learner can:

  • Create a questionnaire for market research purposes
  • Carry out market research with the general public
  • Use the market research to decide which seeds to grow
  • Explain how to sow seeds and then follow their explanation to sow at least three different types of seed
  • Care for their plants until they are 12 weeks old
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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