Provide nutrients to crops or plants

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1 Provide nutrients to crops or plants UV21413 L/502/0853 Learner name: VRQ Learner number:

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3 UV21413 Provide nutrients to crops or plants The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to provide nutrients to crops or plants. You will learn about the current health and safety legislation and the types of equipment required. UV21413_v7

4 Level 2 Credit value 2 GLH 15 Observation(s) 2 External paper(s) 0

5 Provide nutrients to crops or plants Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you will: 1. Be able to provide nutrients to plants or crops 2. Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage 3. Be able to select, use and maintain equipment 4. Know how nutrient requirements vary and their method of application 5. Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them 6. Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice Evidence requirements 1. Environment Evidence for this unit must be gathered in a workplace. 2. Achieving assessment criteria There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all assessment criteria. Holistic assessment is encouraged and one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one assessment criterion. 3. Simulation Simulation is not permitted for this unit. 4. Observation outcomes Competent performance of Observation outcomes must be demonstrated to your assessor on at least two occasions. Assessor observations, witness testimonies and products of work are likely to be the most appropriate sources of performance evidence. Professional discussion may be used as supplementary evidence for those criteria that do not naturally occur. 5. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. This evidence may include projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence. 6. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved. 7. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit. UV

6 Achieving observations and range Achieving observation outcomes Your assessor will observe your performance of practical tasks. The minimum number of observations required is indicated in the evidence requirements section of this unit. Guidance for tutors and assessors This unit must be carried out in line with the guidance from Lantra s Assessment Strategy available from their website ( co.uk). Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be required to produce supplementary evidence or asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning. Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved. Achieving range There is no range section that applies to this unit. 4 UV21413

7 Observations Learning outcome 1 Be able to provide nutrients to plants or crops You can: a. Identify the condition of plants or crops in relation to nutrient requirements b. Apply nutrients correctly to maintain crop or plant growth and development as required c. Provide clear and accurate information for recording purposes *May be assessed by supplementary evidence. Observation 1 2 Optional Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature UV

8 Learning outcome 2 Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage You can: a. Work in a way which maintains health and safety and is consistent with current legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements b. Carry out work in a manner which minimises environmental damage *May be assessed by supplementary evidence. Observation 1 2 Optional Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature 6 UV21413

9 Learning outcome 3 Be able to select, use and maintain equipment You can: a. Select and use appropriate equipment according to manufacturer s instructions and legal requirements b. Prepare, maintain and store equipment in a safe and effective working condition *May be assessed by supplementary evidence. Observation 1 2 Optional Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature UV

10 Developing knowledge Achieving knowledge outcomes You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below*: Projects Observed work Witness statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions Assignments Case studies Professional discussion Where applicable your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through professional discussion and/or oral questioning. When a criterion has been orally questioned and achieved, your assessor will record this evidence in written form or by other appropriate means. There is no need for you to produce additional evidence as this criterion has already been achieved. Some knowledge and understanding outcomes may require you to show that you know and understand how to do something. If you have practical evidence from your own work that meets knowledge criteria, then there is no requirement for you to be questioned again on the same topic. *This is not an exhaustive list. 8 UV21413

11 Knowledge Learning outcome 4 Know how nutrient requirements vary and their method of application You can: Portfolio reference a. Describe how nutrient requirements vary according to the crop or plant grown and stage of development b. Describe the range of conditions in which nutrient stress can occur c. Describe the nutrients which are commonly used in the cultivation of crops or plants d. Describe methods of providing nutrients to crops or plants e. Describe the types of records required and the importance of accurate record keeping UV

12 Learning outcome 5 Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them You can: Portfolio reference a. Describe the equipment used to provide nutrients to crops or plants and methods of maintaining them 10 UV21413

13 Learning outcome 6 Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice You can: Portfolio reference a. Outline the current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements which apply to this area of work b. Describe how environmental damage can be minimised UV

14 Notes Use this area for making notes and drawing diagrams 12 UV21413