HORT440 – Tree Evaluation
Module code
HORT440
Module title
Tree Evaluation
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s knowledge and skill in performing tree evaluations.
Programmes
- SX1803
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
4
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 40
Resources required
- Content
- o Use and importance of trees in landscape
o Tree evaluation criteria, Standard Tree Evaluation Method (STEM)
o Analysis of type, significance, condition and value
o STEM, components, use, complete twenty (20) evaluations - Learning Outcomes
- 1: Describe the uses and importance of trees in the landscape and evaluation criteria.
2: Demonstrate knowledge of Standard Methods for Tree Evaluation used in New Zealand. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Tutorial notes, workbooks, exercises and readings, and projects.
Interactive Moodle Site - 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.
