Module Outline
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Fruit-growing
Fruit-growing
Module
National Code
State Code
46103
46103
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2001
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Nominal Hours
136
Description
To introduce students to the identification,
cultivation, production and marketing of a wide
range of fruit crops in Western Australia.
To allow students to develop a wide range of
practical skills necessary to produce fruit crops to
industry standards.
To develop an ability to evaluate the economic,
climatic and environment constraints, which need to
be considered in establishing a viable fruit
production enterprise.
To introduce students to the techniques and
principles unused in fruit research.
To investigate the machinery and equipment required
to produce and handle fruit production in Western
Australia.
To become aware of information sources on fruit production.
cultivation, production and marketing of a wide
range of fruit crops in Western Australia.
To allow students to develop a wide range of
practical skills necessary to produce fruit crops to
industry standards.
To develop an ability to evaluate the economic,
climatic and environment constraints, which need to
be considered in establishing a viable fruit
production enterprise.
To introduce students to the techniques and
principles unused in fruit research.
To investigate the machinery and equipment required
to produce and handle fruit production in Western
Australia.
To become aware of information sources on fruit production.
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Evidence Guide
One two-hour Divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
A pass must be gained in BOTH components
to achieve an overall pass.
60 hours lectures and 84 hours practical and site
visits.
Final Examination
The two-hour Divisional examination will consist of:
Multiple choice or True/False questions 5%
Short (1-2 sentences) answer items 10%
Short essay (1-3 paragraphs) answer items 15%
Internal Assessment
The internal assessment will be divided as follows:
Internal tests (minimum two) 10%
Excursion reporting 20%
Practical exercises participation 20%
Assignment 1 based on the use of information
sources 10% Assignment 2 (Class tutorial) based on cultivation of a
fruit crop 10%
NOTE: Assignment 1 and 2 must be on
different fruit crops.
Internal Assessment 70%
A pass must be gained in BOTH components
to achieve an overall pass.
60 hours lectures and 84 hours practical and site
visits.
Final Examination
The two-hour Divisional examination will consist of:
Multiple choice or True/False questions 5%
Short (1-2 sentences) answer items 10%
Short essay (1-3 paragraphs) answer items 15%
Internal Assessment
The internal assessment will be divided as follows:
Internal tests (minimum two) 10%
Excursion reporting 20%
Practical exercises participation 20%
Assignment 1 based on the use of information
sources 10% Assignment 2 (Class tutorial) based on cultivation of a
fruit crop 10%
NOTE: Assignment 1 and 2 must be on
different fruit crops.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4077 | Horticultural Practice (Amenity) | Accredited course | |
| 4083 | Certificate III in Horticultural Production | Accredited course |