Make compost to use on an allotment

Challenge reference: 10404

Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Learning aim
The learner will be able to create their own compost to use on their allotment, maintaining and monitoring its progress.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes

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

The learner will:

  • 1 .   Understand how to make good compost.
  • 2 .   Understand how to maintain compost.
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Assessment criteria

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

The learner can:

  • Recognise what can and can't be used to make compost
  • Understand what materials can be composted and what can't be composted
  • Understand the process for making compost and be able to explain it to a peer
  • Find out from different sources the best way to maintain compost
  • Research different maintenance methods for compost
  • Trial different maintenance methods and evaluate their success
  • Create a leaflet to educate others on compost maintenance
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Assessment methodology

Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
2
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