Module Outline
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Potting Media and Techniques
Potting Media and Techniques
Module
National Code
State Code
46015
46015
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/06/1995
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To provide students with the knowledge and practical skills currently needed in
the Nursery and related industries to enable the efficient and effective use of
potting media and related techniques.
the Nursery and related industries to enable the efficient and effective use of
potting media and related techniques.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
-Practical exercise on measuring porosity, aeration and water-holding capacity
of a potting mix
-Practical exercise - growth trials to evaluate a potting media made up by the
student
-Practical exercise on demonstrating suitable pre-mix treatments including:
- removal of phytotoxins
- correct storage of media
- pH testing
- salinity test
-Practical exercise on evaluation of container design.
-Written tests with various types of short answer, multiple choice questions
and longer questions where appropriate.
OR
Flexible Delivery Mode
Assignments including practical exercises, diagrams, longer answer including a
report based on:
-Evaluation of a potting mix made up by the student by growing plants in it.
-Evaluation of various container designs used in the nursery industry
particularly related to the student's local area.
-Observation of suitable pre-mix treatments and related nursery techniques
particularly related to the student's local area.
Internal Assessment
-Practical exercise on measuring porosity, aeration and water-holding capacity
of a potting mix
-Practical exercise - growth trials to evaluate a potting media made up by the
student
-Practical exercise on demonstrating suitable pre-mix treatments including:
- removal of phytotoxins
- correct storage of media
- pH testing
- salinity test
-Practical exercise on evaluation of container design.
-Written tests with various types of short answer, multiple choice questions
and longer questions where appropriate.
OR
Flexible Delivery Mode
Assignments including practical exercises, diagrams, longer answer including a
report based on:
-Evaluation of a potting mix made up by the student by growing plants in it.
-Evaluation of various container designs used in the nursery industry
particularly related to the student's local area.
-Observation of suitable pre-mix treatments and related nursery techniques
particularly related to the student's local area.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
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 | |
| 4072 | Certificate III in Horticultural Practice (Amenity) | Accredited course | |
| 4077 | Horticultural Practice (Amenity) | Accredited course | |
| 4079 | Horticulture | Accredited course |