HORT333 – Maintain Amenity Trees
Module code
HORT333
Module title
Maintain Amenity Trees
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s ability to plant and maintain amenity trees and shrubs.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
8
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 80
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Control weeds and ground cover under amenity trees and shrubs
Describe irrigation systems and irrigate newly planted trees and shrubs
Demonstrate knowledge of the application of fertilisers and soil amendments to trees and shrubs
Inspect and maintain tree protection systems
Identify and maintain formative pruning equipment
Describe the principles and importance of pruning and training
Formative prune young amenity trees and shrubs to prescribed form
Train young amenity trees and shrubs - 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.
- Content
- -Weed control and ground cover options; mulches, plants, agrichemicals, cultivation
-Mulches and weedmats
-Agrichemicals and mowing
-Ground cover plant selection
-Tree surround selection and installation; edgemasta, tree shelter, tree cage, grill, raised pavers, timber enclosure
-Soil and field capacity
-Hand Watering
-Manual and automatic irrigation systems, features and functions; trickle, moveable sprinkler, fixed sprinkler, pop ups, soak hose, automatic timer, sensory system
-Fertilisers and soil amendments; sustainability and applications
-Tree stakes and ties, inspection, maintenance, removal
-Tree and shrub guards and surrounds, inspection, repair, replacement, maintenance, removal; grates, guards, wind cloth, surrounds
-Pruning equipment; secateurs, pole loppers, loppers, pruning saw; suitability for given task
-Pruning equipment cleaning, sharpening, repair, oiling, manufacturers recommendations
-Tree training and responses; espalier, hedging, multistem, pleaching, pollarding, single leader
-Pruning reasons; air circulation, health, light filtration, safety, statutory clearances, views
-Pruning for natural balance
-Natural target pruning for desired plant responses
-Formative pruning for shape and structure
-Dead and diseased wood removal
-Client specifications
-Tree selection and training into specified form
-Root development optimisation - 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.
