HORT307 – Landscaping with Timber I
Module code
HORT307
Module title
Landscaping with Timber I
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student's knowledge and skills when using timber in landscape work under guidance and supervision.
Programmes
- SX1704
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Identify and select suitable timber for landscape work.
Use hand and portable power tools in landscape timber work effectively and in a safe manner.
Work as an effective team member and individually to build timber features in landscape work under direction and supervision.
Demonstrate sustainable practices in undertaking the routine tasks related to implementation of a landscape design. - Content
- -Timber selection; grading, hazard classes, types of timbers, joint types, fixings, quantification from plans.
-Sustainable options and practices.
-Competent use of tools with a range of common hand tools and landscape power tools.
-Safety checks and basic maintenance checks of hand and power tools.
-Tools required to complete simple timber projects.
-Building structure; location on site from plans, plans and specifications, measurement of timber.
-Simple landscape structure; i.e. deck, boardwalk, pergola, fence.
-Communications, recording and reporting, teamwork, safe workplace practices. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will be face to face delivery including workshops and project based interactive tasks, with group sessions, tutorials, and creation of portfolios of evidence.
- Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence 100
The weight of the overall assessment is equally distributed across learning outcomes.
The portfolio of evidence will demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge, competencies and capabilities across all the learning outcomes.
