Module Outline
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Pests and Diseases (Ornamental)
Pests and Diseases (Ornamental)
Module
National Code
State Code
46026
46026
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2001
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,
diagnose and control pests and diseases of
ornamental and nursery plants.
theoretical skills necessary to be able to identify,
diagnose and control pests and diseases of
ornamental and nursery plants.
No information
Evidence Guide
One one-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the subject.
Examination
Objective (multiple choice/questions, short answers and short
essays) 30%
Internal Assessment
Talk
A ten-minute talk to be delivered to the class. The student should nominate a
pest or disease of his
choice 15%
Assignment 1
To make a collection of ornamental pests and disease
maladies with simple lifecycle on prescribed malady
sheets 25%
Tests
Short Quizzes - Practical tests 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the subject.
Examination
Objective (multiple choice/questions, short answers and short
essays) 30%
Internal Assessment
Talk
A ten-minute talk to be delivered to the class. The student should nominate a
pest or disease of his
choice 15%
Assignment 1
To make a collection of ornamental pests and disease
maladies with simple lifecycle on prescribed malady
sheets 25%
Tests
Short Quizzes - Practical tests 30%
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4072 | Certificate III in Horticultural Practice (Amenity) | Accredited course | |
| 4077 | Horticultural Practice (Amenity) | Accredited course |