Soils and Crop Plants

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
T/615/8347
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about crop types.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Give an example of an arable fodder crop and a forage crop.

  • 1.2

    State the main use of a specific arable fodder crop and a specific forage crop.

  • 1.3

    Identify the key stages in producing a specific crop plant.

2.

Know about the structures of plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Recognise roots, leaves, stem, flower and seed in different given plants.

  • 2.2

    State the key function of roots, leaves, stem, flower and seed.

3.

Know about soils.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Give examples of common soil types.

  • 3.2

    State the key differences between different common soil types.

  • 3.3

    Identify a suitable soil type for a given plant.

  • 3.4

    Give examples of soil cultivation techniques.