HORT443 – Select and Plant Plants, and Apply Mulches, in Landscape Work
Module code
HORT443
Module title
Select and Plant Plants, and Apply Mulches, in Landscape Work
Prescription
The aim of this module is to enable to select and plant plants, and apply mulches, in landscape work.
Programmes
- SX1703
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
3
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 30
Resources required
- Content
- - Select plants for planting suitable for the site.
- Prepare the planting area according to plant requirements and plant plants to allow for optimum growth.
- Apply mulches according to plant requirement
- Wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the task.
- Work safely around other people and machinery working on site.
- Clean and store tools and equipment after use. - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Select and plant plants, and apply mulches, in landscape work.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Theoretical face-to-face and online sessions including tutorials, workshops, group activities, discussion, workbooks, independent learning, and assignments.
- Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio of evidence is comprised of multiple components and will demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge, competencies and capabilities across all learning outcomes.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Moodle Site:
Workshops and projects will be supported with online material via the Wintec Moodle learning site.
Required Text:
An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.