Unit 1: Apply appropriate nutrient substances to soils or crops under close supervision.

• The ability to apply a pre-measured amount of the correct soil nutrition substance on an indicated area of soil is demonstrated.
• The ability to identify nutrients that will be applied is demonstrated.

Unit 2: Understand how to make compost and when to use it.

• Basic understanding of Carbon-Nitrogen ratios, familiarity with the value of common local sources of organic waste; understanding of the importance of soil organic matter and its role in holding soil nutrients and water, and in combating soil acidity.
• Making a compost heap, mixing manure (or other nitrogen source) with organic matter, adding appropriate amounts of water is demonstrated. 
• The composting process is managed and it is recognised when compost is ready to use, and the nutrient-loss dangers of leaving the heap too long is recognised. 

Unit 3: Identify basic symptoms of nutritional deficiencies in different crops.

• The colour change on plant leaves, and/or fruit/ plant abnormalities, compared with healthy plants is recognised.
• The position of the discoloured leaves is described.

Unit 4: Demonstrate a basic understanding of soil properties.

• Soil structure and texture are identified using simple tests/ observations.
• Composition of soil based on simple tests and observations is described. 
• The advantages and disadvantages of different soil types in a specific context. 

Unit 5: Apply soil preparation tasks that require hand-held tools and low-technology ploughing implements.

• The advantages and disadvantages of effective and ineffective soil preparation are described, as well as their effects on plant roots.
• The function and correct use of simple ploughing tools in soil preparation are explained and demonstrated