Module Outline

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Horticultural Construction Skills

Horticultural Construction Skills

Module
National Code
State Code
46048
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/1995
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To provide the learner with knowledge of and basic skills to construct and
maintain simple horticultural structures.
Range of Variables
Delivery will take place in a classroom/workshop and on various sites suitable
for construction on campus, at a workplace, or on excursions to suitable
commercial locations.

There will need to be an adequate supply of the materials such as sand, cement,
blue metal, bricks, blocks, various types of paving materials, timber, etc as
listed in the learning outcomes delivered to the site in time for the
learners. There will also need to be access to a classroom/workshop and to a
storage facility for sufficient hand tools, tapes, levels and mixers for the
learners to perform the skills required.

The lecturer/facilitator must have a sound knowledge of and appropriate
experience in landscape construction techniques covered in this module.

Because of the types of skills being performed, the learners must be instructed
to work safely to protect themselves, others and the environment.

To allow credi
Evidence Guide
Internal
Assessment 100%

This module 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.

Appropriate learning outcomes may be grouped together for assessment purposes.

Assessment will be based on an appropriate selection of the following methods:

- short oral explanations of procedures
- longer written and/or oral tests
- practical demonstration of the skills required
- learners must demonstrate the ability to work with concern for their
own safety and the safety of others.

All assessment criteria for each learning outcome must be met.
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
4074 Garden Centre Operations Accredited course
4072 Certificate III in Horticultural Practice (Amenity) Accredited course
4077 Horticultural Practice (Amenity) Accredited course