ARBO507 – Identify, research and evaluate a range of trees used in arboriculture
Module code
ARBO507
Module title
Identify, research and evaluate a range of trees used in arboriculture
Prescription
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify a range of trees commonly found in New Zealand arboriculture; verbally communicate the botanical names of trees; and research a range of trees found in New Zealand locations and evaluate their suitability for locations
Programmes
- SX1803
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
6
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 60
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1: Identify a range of trees commonly found in New Zealand arboriculture.
Range: evidence of at least 30 different (from level 3 and 4) trees including at least 10 different exotic conifers, 10 different exotic broadleaf trees, and 10 different native trees is required.
2: Verbally communicate the botanical names of trees.
3: Research a range of trees found in New Zealand locations and evaluate their suitability for locations.
Range: three of – street trees, park trees, small garden trees, coastal trees;
evidence of three trees from each category selected above is required. - Content
- o Identify and photograph or obtain photographs of tree specimens to show form, flower or reproductive organs, seed, leaf, and bark of tree.
o Research tree details in terms of their identifying features and uses.
o Verbally communicate botanical names of trees using those commonly used by arboriculture or botanical experts..
o Research tree specimens in terms of their arboriculture cultural requirements.
o Evaluate the suitability of tree specimens in their current location to determine the likelihood of long term survival in that location.
o Recommend suitable locations for tree specimens according to species requirements. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching and learning methods will be face to face delivery including; workshops, project based interactive tasks, with group sessions, tutorials, on-line learning, work integration, and independent research for the creation of portfolios of evidence of learning.
- Assessment Criteria
- The weight of the overall assessment is equally distributed across learning outcomes.
The portfolio of evidence will demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge, competencies and capabilities across all the learning outcomes. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Tutorial notes, workbooks, exercises and readings, and projects.
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