LADE305 – Hard Surfaces
Module code
LADE305
Module title
Hard Surfaces
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s understanding of, and skill in, laying hard surfaces in landscape work.
Programmes
- SX1702
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
8
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 80
Resources required
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- As per Ako: Teaching and Learning Directions – Project-based learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Describe the uses and limitations of a range of hard surfaces in landscape work.
2. Prepare and lay hard surfaces in landscape work. - Content
- - Uses and limitations of hard surfaces currently in use in landscape work
- Preparation and laying of different types of hard surfaces
- Preparation of materials and equipment
- Preparing the work area, covering; setting levels and excavation
- Laying, leveling and compacting base material
- Installation of temporary or permanent edgings
- Laying hard surfaces, and application of finishing
- Wearing PPE appropriate for the task
- Working safely around other people and machinery on site
- Cleaning and storing tools and equipment after use - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is mixed mode. Students must gain a minimum mark of 50% in the achievement-based assessments and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks from the achievement-based assessment tasks. Where there are only competency components, pass or fail will be awarded.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- - Tutorial notes, exercises and readings, flexible, blended learning focus on content and material as projects for project based learning.
- Interactive Moodle platform.
