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Horticulture App 1b
Horticulture App 1b
Module
National Code
State Code
97409
97409
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
144
Description
To provide knowledge and skills related to:
- written and oral communication oriented to employment.
- the properties of soils and how these contribute to plant
growth.
- the routine maintenance of a wide range of horticultural
machinery.
- the classification and identification and cultural
requirements of commonly grown plants.
- written and oral communication oriented to employment.
- the properties of soils and how these contribute to plant
growth.
- the routine maintenance of a wide range of horticultural
machinery.
- the classification and identification and cultural
requirements of commonly grown plants.
General notes
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 92%
Examination 8%
Certificate of Trade Studies Awarded Marks
Marks will be calculated in the following manner:
Section 1
Examination (100%) multiply by 0.08 8%
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.17 17%
Section 2
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.25 25%
Section 3
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.25 25%
Section 4
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.25 25%
TOTAL 1.00 = 100%
Certificate of Trade Studies % =
(Section 1 Exam % x 0.08)
+ (Section 1 Internal Assessment % x 0.17)
+ (Section 2 % x 0.25)
+ (Section 3 % x 0.25)
+ (Section 4 % x 0.25)
SECTION 1: FIELD SOILS
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the subject.
One two-hour examination which includes objective
short-answer questions, short paragraph questions
and essay questions 30%
Internal assessment by workbook of practical
exercises, and must include:
- pH and salinity testing
- TEXTURE - Determination
- Porosity
- Structure
- Nutrient testing
- Comparison of physical properties of different soils, e.g.
temp, organic matter, colour, or respect to texture, moisture content,
etc 30%
Practical report on field soils 10%
One written assignment on soil management
report 15%
Tests (objective type) 15%
SECTION 2: COMMUNICATION (COMMON CORE)
Internal Assessment
Tests and continuous assessment exercises, covering:
Informal, Informational Reports 20
marks
Note-taking (from talk and/or texts) 10 marks
Job Application Package 20 marks
Comprehension 20 marks
Written Instructions 20 marks
Memos and Order Letters 10 marks
SECTION 3: HORTICULTURAL MACHINERY AND
MAINTENANCE
Internal Assessment 100%
Internal Assessment
1 Tests 30% 2 Reports on site
visits 10% 3 Practical assessment on
Objective 3.1 30% 4 Practical assessment on Objectives 4.1
and 5.1 20% 5 Ass
ignment on records and their uses 10%
SECTION 4: AMENITY PLANTS B
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
Examination
Objective type questions 30% Short-answer questions
Internal Assessment
Assignment 1:
Plant Collection: labelling and brief statements on
cultural requirements 30%
Keep collection small to enable technique to be
learnt, but not to allow assignment to become a
burdensome task
Practical Tests:
Series of practical tests, including identifying
plants 40%
Note 1: The apprentice is required to pass
every single module of the assessment. In the case
of failing one or more parts of the assessment, the
apprentice is only required to pass the failed parts
of the subject. This can be achieved by repeating
the modules. Other methods to pass the failed
modules may be determined by the Department of
Employment and Training.
Note 2: Each section within Amenity
Horticulture App 1B is an existing TAFE subject.
Examination 8%
Certificate of Trade Studies Awarded Marks
Marks will be calculated in the following manner:
Section 1
Examination (100%) multiply by 0.08 8%
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.17 17%
Section 2
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.25 25%
Section 3
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.25 25%
Section 4
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.25 25%
TOTAL 1.00 = 100%
Certificate of Trade Studies % =
(Section 1 Exam % x 0.08)
+ (Section 1 Internal Assessment % x 0.17)
+ (Section 2 % x 0.25)
+ (Section 3 % x 0.25)
+ (Section 4 % x 0.25)
SECTION 1: FIELD SOILS
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the subject.
One two-hour examination which includes objective
short-answer questions, short paragraph questions
and essay questions 30%
Internal assessment by workbook of practical
exercises, and must include:
- pH and salinity testing
- TEXTURE - Determination
- Porosity
- Structure
- Nutrient testing
- Comparison of physical properties of different soils, e.g.
temp, organic matter, colour, or respect to texture, moisture content,
etc 30%
Practical report on field soils 10%
One written assignment on soil management
report 15%
Tests (objective type) 15%
SECTION 2: COMMUNICATION (COMMON CORE)
Internal Assessment
Tests and continuous assessment exercises, covering:
Informal, Informational Reports 20
marks
Note-taking (from talk and/or texts) 10 marks
Job Application Package 20 marks
Comprehension 20 marks
Written Instructions 20 marks
Memos and Order Letters 10 marks
SECTION 3: HORTICULTURAL MACHINERY AND
MAINTENANCE
Internal Assessment 100%
Internal Assessment
1 Tests 30% 2 Reports on site
visits 10% 3 Practical assessment on
Objective 3.1 30% 4 Practical assessment on Objectives 4.1
and 5.1 20% 5 Ass
ignment on records and their uses 10%
SECTION 4: AMENITY PLANTS B
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
Examination
Objective type questions 30% Short-answer questions
Internal Assessment
Assignment 1:
Plant Collection: labelling and brief statements on
cultural requirements 30%
Keep collection small to enable technique to be
learnt, but not to allow assignment to become a
burdensome task
Practical Tests:
Series of practical tests, including identifying
plants 40%
Note 1: The apprentice is required to pass
every single module of the assessment. In the case
of failing one or more parts of the assessment, the
apprentice is only required to pass the failed parts
of the subject. This can be achieved by repeating
the modules. Other methods to pass the failed
modules may be determined by the Department of
Employment and Training.
Note 2: Each section within Amenity
Horticulture App 1B is an existing TAFE subject.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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