Horticulture - caring for plant material

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To understand and follow the annual planting cycle. Participate in activities to improve the soil structure and enrich the soil. To participate in group and individual crop watering and weeding plans. Indentify a range of weeds and understand what time of day and how much to water crops. Explore crop maintenance, pest control through crop rotation, companion planting and other control methods. Participate in crop thinning and planting out at appropriate spacing to maximise the crop yields.

Course information

Name: Horticulture - caring for plant material Qualification title: Non regulated SFA formula funded provision, Entry Level, Foundations for Learning and Life, 13 to 20 hrs, PW A Qualification type: Assessment Assessment is by observation of progress and performance, weekly self assessment of learning in learners' journals, This is summarised by regular feedback from the tutor and recorded on the students' individual learning plan. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20140618 04:03:11 Updated 20140618 04:03:11

Entry requirements

Please wear loose clothing in layers and flat shoes or trainers. Gardening gloves and boots in wet weather. Sun hat and sun block on sunny days. Equipment required Please wear loose clothing in layers and flat shoes or trainers. Gardening gloves and boots in wet weather. Sun hat and sun block on sunny days.

Provider

ADULT LEARNING LEWISHAM
adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk
020 8314 3300
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/adultlearning

Address

2nd Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road Town: LEWISHAM County:GREATER LONDON

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated SFA formula funded provision, Entry Level, Foundations for Learning and Life, 13 to 20 hrs, PW A Qualification: Non regulated SFA formula funded provision, Entry Level, Foundations for Learning and Life, 13 to 20 hrs, PW A Classification: Preparation for Life and Work

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