HORT315 – Arboriculture Fundamentals
Module code
HORT315
Module title
Arboriculture Fundamentals
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student's skills in the practical use of equipment and knowledge of work safety in an arboriculture context, and ability to undertake basic first aid and life support procedures.
Programmes
- SX1704
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
20
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 200
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Understand and follow the rules for chainsaw maintenance and safe use, including personal protective equipment, transportation and use of fuel.
Safely operate a brushwood chipper.
Understand and apply relevant codes of practice including safe operating procedures and the use of personal protective equipment.
Work individually or as part of a team to identify potential hazards and possible ways to avoid or limit them associated with routine arboriculture duties and site clean-up.
Undertake basic first aid and life support procedures. - Content
- -Arboriculture machinery use and maintenance.
-Chainsaw use and maintenance.
-Safe operating procedures and use of chainsaws and brushwood chippers.
-Teamwork and communication.
-Tool selection.
-Tool maintenance.
-Storage of equipment, tools, fuels.
-First Aid; person's conditions, accepted practices.
-Life Support; Hazardous situations, responsiveness, airway, breathing, breathing support, airway obstruction. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including workbooks, lectures, workshops, group activities, discussion, independent learning, and assignments.
Practical use of equipment is a critical component in this module. - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence100
Assessment in this module is competency based. Students must attain the required standard in all assessments and carry out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard to pass the module.
