ARBO604 – Advanced Tree Inspection
Module code
ARBO604
Module title
Advanced Tree Inspection
Prescription
The aim of this module is to develop student’s skill and knowledge to outline and undertake an integrated approach to the inspection of amenity trees using advanced equipment and methodology
Programmes
- SX1902
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
5
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 50
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify advanced tree inspection equipment and determine appropriate operational methods.
2. Analyse fail pattern determinants of specific tree species and justify failure ratings. - Content
- ? Importance and use of tree inspection
? Identifying visual signs of symptoms of factors affecting tree condition; including decay, diseases, disorders, pests and visual tree inspection.
? Introduction to advanced scientific equipment.
? Best industry practice techniques and equipment
? Scientific Tree inspection
? Soil compaction analysis.
? Analyse data collected and determine tree condition.
? Disorders
? Describing failure patterns of specific species.
? Determining failure patterns
? Determine and describe failure patterns and associated hazard ratings.
? Introducing and using decay detection equipment - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to pass all components of the portfolio with at least 50% in order to pass this module.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project-based learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- ? Workshop and stakeholder presentation spaces
? Arboriculture specific software and tools
? Moodle online platform with discussion & sharing
? Recommended Texts & readings
