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Horticulture (Gardening and Landscape Gardening) App 2b
Horticulture (Gardening and Landscape Gardening) App 2b
Module
National Code
State Code
97413
97413
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
144
Description
To provide knowledge and practical skills related
to:
- plant processes and nutrition.
- a study of pests and diseases and how they may be
controlled.
- introductory studies in turf grass management, including
establishment, maintenance of turf machinery and equipment.
to:
- plant processes and nutrition.
- a study of pests and diseases and how they may be
controlled.
- introductory studies in turf grass management, including
establishment, maintenance of turf machinery and equipment.
General notes
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 69%
Examination 31%
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
Examination (100%) multiply by 0.08 8%
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.17 17%
Section 3
Examination (100%) multiply by 0.15 15%
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.35 35%
TOTAL 1.00 100%
Certificate of Trade Studies % =
(Section 1 Exam % x 0.08)
+ (Section 1 Internal Assessment % x 0.17)
+ (Section 2 Exam % x 0.08)
+ (Section 2 Internal Assessment % x 0.17)
+ (Section 3 Exam % x 0.15)
+ (Section 3 Internal Assessment % x 0.35)
SECTION 1: PLANT FUNCTION AND NUTRITION
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the section.
One two-hour written examination which includes:
Objective short-answer questions, paragraph-answer
questions and essays 15%
Essay questions 15%
Internal Assessment
Workbook based upon simple experiments in Plant
Physiology and Nutrition 35%
A report into one aspect of plant physiology
(objectives 3.3; 4.3; 5.3; 6.2; 7.2) 20%
Short-answer objective test questions 15%
SECTION 2: PESTS AND DISEASES 1
One two-hour written divisional examination
paper 30% Internal Assessment 70%
A pass must be gained in BOTH components
to achieve an overall pass.
Final Examination
The two-hour written examination, with marks divided
as follows:
Multiple choice and True/False items
Short (one line written) answer items
Paragraph (four to eight lines written) answer
items 30%
The above questions should include some problem-
solving items.
Internal Assessment
Practical Assignments:
(NOTE: These assignments should be rotated with
suitable alternatives every second year, to prevent
assignment-copying between students).
Assignment 1:
Each student shall interpret a detailed Pest and
Disease Prevention program for a crop/plant group of
the student's choice (in consultation with the
lecturer). This program should be in a wallchart form, and include
details, such as:
pest/disease name; prevention method and
instructions; timing; (blank) spaces to be filled in
by the operator; etc 20%
Tests:
A minimum of two theory tests follow a similar format to the final
exam 30%
Two practical identification tests with students to
identify pests and diseases from displayed samples,
and to give prevention or control measures 20%
SECTION 3: TURF 1
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
Students must pass in BOTH components to
achieve a pass in the subject.
Internal Assessment
Site reports and class project reports 30%
Topic tests 30%
Individual project 10%
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 sections. Other methods to pass the failed
sections may be determined by the Department of
Employment and Training.
Note 2: Each section within Horticulture
(Gardening and Landscape Gardening) App 2B is an
existing TAFE subject.
Examination 31%
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
Examination (100%) multiply by 0.08 8%
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.17 17%
Section 3
Examination (100%) multiply by 0.15 15%
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.35 35%
TOTAL 1.00 100%
Certificate of Trade Studies % =
(Section 1 Exam % x 0.08)
+ (Section 1 Internal Assessment % x 0.17)
+ (Section 2 Exam % x 0.08)
+ (Section 2 Internal Assessment % x 0.17)
+ (Section 3 Exam % x 0.15)
+ (Section 3 Internal Assessment % x 0.35)
SECTION 1: PLANT FUNCTION AND NUTRITION
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the section.
One two-hour written examination which includes:
Objective short-answer questions, paragraph-answer
questions and essays 15%
Essay questions 15%
Internal Assessment
Workbook based upon simple experiments in Plant
Physiology and Nutrition 35%
A report into one aspect of plant physiology
(objectives 3.3; 4.3; 5.3; 6.2; 7.2) 20%
Short-answer objective test questions 15%
SECTION 2: PESTS AND DISEASES 1
One two-hour written divisional examination
paper 30% Internal Assessment 70%
A pass must be gained in BOTH components
to achieve an overall pass.
Final Examination
The two-hour written examination, with marks divided
as follows:
Multiple choice and True/False items
Short (one line written) answer items
Paragraph (four to eight lines written) answer
items 30%
The above questions should include some problem-
solving items.
Internal Assessment
Practical Assignments:
(NOTE: These assignments should be rotated with
suitable alternatives every second year, to prevent
assignment-copying between students).
Assignment 1:
Each student shall interpret a detailed Pest and
Disease Prevention program for a crop/plant group of
the student's choice (in consultation with the
lecturer). This program should be in a wallchart form, and include
details, such as:
pest/disease name; prevention method and
instructions; timing; (blank) spaces to be filled in
by the operator; etc 20%
Tests:
A minimum of two theory tests follow a similar format to the final
exam 30%
Two practical identification tests with students to
identify pests and diseases from displayed samples,
and to give prevention or control measures 20%
SECTION 3: TURF 1
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
Students must pass in BOTH components to
achieve a pass in the subject.
Internal Assessment
Site reports and class project reports 30%
Topic tests 30%
Individual project 10%
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 sections. Other methods to pass the failed
sections may be determined by the Department of
Employment and Training.
Note 2: Each section within Horticulture
(Gardening and Landscape Gardening) App 2B is an
existing TAFE subject.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses