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Pests and Diseases 1
Pests and Diseases 1
Module
National Code
State Code
46008
46008
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/1995
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To provide students with the practical and theoretical skills necessary to be
able to:
-identify the presence of, and distinguish between, the broad groups of
horticultural pests and diseases
-list, evaluate and record the broad control or prevention methods for fruit,
vegetables, ornamental and nursery plants.
able to:
-identify the presence of, and distinguish between, the broad groups of
horticultural pests and diseases
-list, evaluate and record the broad control or prevention methods for fruit,
vegetables, ornamental and nursery plants.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
This subject is to be assessed internally using competence as a measure of
student achievement.
The learner is required to demonstrate competency in each of the learning
outcomes in line with the assessment method shown.
Assessment will be based on an appropriate selection of the following methods:
-oral and/or written identification of the signs and symptoms of maladies on
plant specimens
-oral and/or written tests
-longer written answers as required
-assignment on a detailed pest and disease prevention program for a
horticultural amenity plant or production crop
Learners must obtain 70% for all identification tests to attain competency.
Overall pass mark for all tests, assignments, etc to be 60% to have attained
competency.
This subject is to be assessed internally using competence as a measure of
student achievement.
The learner is required to demonstrate competency in each of the learning
outcomes in line with the assessment method shown.
Assessment will be based on an appropriate selection of the following methods:
-oral and/or written identification of the signs and symptoms of maladies on
plant specimens
-oral and/or written tests
-longer written answers as required
-assignment on a detailed pest and disease prevention program for a
horticultural amenity plant or production crop
Learners must obtain 70% for all identification tests to attain competency.
Overall pass mark for all tests, assignments, etc to be 60% to have attained
competency.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4023 | Certificate III in Amenity Horticulture | Accredited course | |
| 4071 | Certificate III in Amenity Horticulture | Accredited course | |
| 7035 | Applied Science Horticulture | Accredited course | |
| 4076 | Garden Centre Practice | Accredited course | |
| 4072 | Certificate III in Horticultural Practice (Amenity) | Accredited course | |
| 4077 | Horticultural Practice (Amenity) | Accredited course | |
| 4083 | Certificate III in Horticultural Production | Accredited course | |
| 4079 | Horticulture | Accredited course | |
| 4036 | 8284 | Certificate IV in Land Management | Accredited course |
| 4027 | Land Management | Accredited course | |
| 4053 | 12398WA | Certificate II in Landscaping | Accredited course |
| 4019 | Certificate II in Tree Care | Accredited course | |
| 4005 | 7564 | Certificate II in Tree Care Traineeship | Accredited course |