HORT332 – Pruning
Module code
HORT332
Module title
Pruning
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s ability to prune young trees and shrubs.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
4
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 40
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Identify the form and features to be emphasised in the tree in arboriculture situations.
Prune young trees and shrubs under 10 metres in arboriculture situations - Content
- -Tree form identification
-Enhancing trees by pruning
-Bud identification; floral, vegetative and mixed
-Pruning without chainsaw use above ground
-Techniques and progression, ground staff role
-Tree climbing, codes of practice
-Branch removal; crown lifting, reduction, thinning, deadwooding, clearing out, formative pruning, crown restoration
-Site cleanup - 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
- Assessment in this module is competency-based. In order to pass this module, students must attempt and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard.
