HORT314 – Hard Surface and Infrastructure Maintenance
Module code
HORT314
Module title
Hard Surface and Infrastructure Maintenance
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student's ability to carry out maintenance of hard surfaces, irrigation and drainage systems under limited supervision.
Programmes
- SX1704
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Assess and report on maintenance requirements and carry out maintenance of hard surfaces used in amenity horticulture.
Assess and report on maintenance requirements and carry out maintenance of infrastructure found in amenity spaces.
Work individually or as part of a team to maintain irrigation and drainage systems in amenity horticulture. - Content
- -Types of hard surfaces.
-Advantages/disadvantages of a range of hard surfaces used in amenity spaces.
-Maintenance requirements of hard surfaces.
-Knowledge and maintenance of infrastructure of amenity spaces.
-Water feature safety, care and maintenance.
-Irrigation and drainage system care and maintenance.
-Health and safety.
-Teamwork and communication skills.
-Security.
-Damage assessment.
-Reporting and record keeping.
-Site visits. - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
The weighting 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. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including workbooks, lectures, workshops, group activities, discussion, independent learning, and assignments centred on project based learning. Theory is applied to carrying out practical tasks in this
