ARBO402 – Identify and Present Trees
Module code
ARBO402
Module title
Identify and Present Trees
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge and competency in identification and presentation of trees in arboriculture.
Programmes
- SX1703
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
6
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 60
Resources required
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- As per Ako: Teaching and Learning Directions – Project-based learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Identify, photograph or press, label, and present trees commonly found in New Zealand Arboriculture situations.
2. Verbally communicate the botanical names of trees commonly found in New Zealand arboriculture situations. - Content
- • Identification of at least 40 trees
• Tree form and shape, and unique identifiers
• Photography and pressing, and identifying features and uses
• Botanical names, common names, identifying features, cultural requirements, uses
• Deciduous, evergreen, native, exotic, leaves simple or compound, leaves shape, colour, arrangement, special features; bark, significant flowers, fruiting characteristics, tree shape or form, size, growth rate, location.
• Uses; street trees, small garden, shelter belts, woodlots, erosion control, parkland, production, climate control.
• Verbal communication of scientific names, acceptable to those with arboriculture or botanical expertise. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is mixed mode. Students must gain a minimum mark of 50% in the achievement-based assessments and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks from the achievement-based assessment tasks. Where there is no achievement based assessment involved, a competency pass will be given if competencies area satisfied
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- ? Tutorial notes, exercises and readings, flexible, blended learning focus to content and material, projects for project based learning.
? Interactive Moodle platform
