HORT316 – Planting and Establishment of Trees
Module code
HORT316
Module title
Planting and Establishment of Trees
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student's ability to successfully plant and maintain healthy trees, including tree support and tree protection.
Programmes
- SX1704
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Work as an effective team member to prepare plants and site for planting and complete planting process.
Use communication methods and interaction with team members to apply appropriate tree maintenance processes including irrigation procedures and fertilising.
Measure soil water and apply tree mulching practices as required.
Maintain tree protection systems.
Apply accepted techniques to control weeds and ground cover under trees. - Content
- -Tree planting and maintenance.
-Weed control and mulching.
-Tree and shrub irrigation.
-Fertilisers and soil amendments.
-Tree stakes, ties and protection systems.
-Formative pruning and training.
-Establishment of trees.
-Communication and teamwork - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including workbooks, lectures, workshops, group practical activities, discussion, independent learning, and assignments centred on project based learning.
- 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.
