HORT451 – Use and Maintain Horticulture Equipment
Module code
HORT451
Module title
Use and Maintain Horticulture Equipment
Prescription
The aim of this module is to prepare horticulture equipment to meet operational requirements; operate horticulture equipment efficiently and safely; and complete routine maintenance of horticulture equipment.
Programmes
- SX1703
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Prepare horticulture equipment to meet operational requirements.
2. Operate horticulture equipment efficiently and safely.
3. Complete routine maintenance of horticulture equipment. - Content
- - Prepare equipment to meet operational requirements and conditions.
- Make adjustments to maximise equipment performance and respond to changing operating conditions and requirements.
- Apply procedures in the operation of the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Operate equipment efficiently and safely.
- Complete specified maintenance activities as scheduled and as required following inspection of equipment.
- Record maintenance activities in maintenance book - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio of evidence is comprised of multiple components and will demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge, competencies and capabilities across all learning outcomes.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Moodle Site:
Workshops and projects will be supported with online material via the Wintec Moodle learning site.
Required Text:
An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
