HORT321 – Tree Identification
Module code
HORT321
Module title
Tree Identification
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop students ability to identify and describe trees in terms of environmental requirements, properties and uses.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Describe the characteristics, site adaptations and uses of trees
Identify, collect, label and present a range of trees used in arboriculture
Identify, either in situ or ex situ, a range of trees - Content
- -Identifying tree features; size, growth rate, colour, foliage, deciduous or evergreen, significant flowers, fruiting characteristics, special features, habit, form.
-Poisonous, irritant and nuisance properties of trees; flower, leaf, bark, fruit, weed potential.
-Soil tolerances and climatic requirements of trees
-Tree uses; street trees, small gardens, shelter belts, woodlots, erosion control, parkland, production, climate control
-Tree specimen collections, pressing, drying, mounting or photographed, labelling
-Tree identification 100 out of 115 Primary Industry Training Organisation Tree List - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will be face to face delivery including workshops, project based interactive tasks, with group sessions, tutorials, and creation of portfolios of evidence.
- 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.
