HORT413 – Tree Identification
Module code
HORT413
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 4
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Describe trees in terms of their identifying features
Describe trees in terms of their soil tolerances and climatic requirements
Identify any poisonous, irritant and nuisance properties
Describe trees in terms of their uses - Content
- -Characteristics, site adaptations and uses of trees.
-Poisonous, irritant and nuisance properties of trees. - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of Evidence 100
The weight of the overall assessment is equally distributed across learning outcomes.
The portfolio of evidence will demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge, competencies and capabilities across all learning outcomes. - 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.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Moodle site for this module will contain technical information to backup practical work undertaken
Workbook
