HORT434 – Work Program Implementation
Module code
HORT434
Module title
Work Program Implementation
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop students ability to implement a work program on an amenity site
Programmes
- SX1703
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
35
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 350
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Implement a work program across operational areas on an amenity site in accordance with organisational requirements
- Content
- -Oversee actions and milestones
-Contingency implementation, recommend and report amendments to programs
-Efficient use of resources, recommendations to improve efficiencies
-Asset use and condition monitoring and reporting
-Effective communication; written and oral, with both internal and external stakeholders, giving and receiving feedback
-Relationship management; within and between teams in operational areas, to sustain workplace productivity
-Work program including seasonal management plans for;
oPlanting (plants and/or trees) including plant identification, selection, and bedding changes where relevant for the site
oPlant maintenance; pruning, mowing, fertiliser, irrigation
oPest and disease control; IPM, pest and disease identification, monitoring, control (biological, chemical, cultural)
oWeed control; identification, control (biological, chemical, cultural)
oSoil management; bed preparation, drainage, mulching
oWaste management; collection, mulching, disposal
oAmenity turf management; establishment, care, maintenance
oHard asset maintenance; paths, fences - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
- 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
