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Recreation Areas 100

Recreation Areas 100

Module
National Code
State Code
46118
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/1995
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To give students competence in the design and
evaluation of the use of parks and gardens.

To present and evaluate the role of parks and
gardens in the recreational and social development
of the community.

To provide the student with the skills and knowledge
necessary to conduct and park user surveys,
interpret results and assist with other surveys to
develop objectives for parks and recreation areas.

To present and evaluate functional and safety
aspects of park features and facilities.

To enable students to prepare proposal sketch plans
(in the standard form) of small parks and
playgrounds.

To develop consultative skills to enable students to consult with community
groups and other interested groups on park design and safety.
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Evidence Guide
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%

Examination

Short-answer questions Essay-type
questions 30%

Internal Assessment

Assignments

Evaluate the part played by a chosen park in the recreational and social
development of the local
community. 15%

Carry out and interpret the results of a park user
survey addressing frequency of use, problems or
inadequacies identified by users, and suggestions by
users regarding park features, facilities and
safety. 25%

Proposal sketch plan for a possible future local
park. 20%

Theory test. 10%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
4079 Horticulture Accredited course