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Horticulture (Nursery) App 2a
Horticulture (Nursery) App 2a
Module
National Code
State Code
97410
97410
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:
- the operation and maintenance of watering equipment and irrigation systems.
- more specialised cultivation practices.
- constructions in timber, metal and brick, related to
horticultural structures.
to:
- the operation and maintenance of watering equipment and irrigation systems.
- more specialised cultivation practices.
- constructions in timber, metal and brick, related to
horticultural structures.
General notes
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 84%
Examination 16%
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
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.50 50%
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 % x 0.5)
SECTION 1: WATERING EQUIPMENT AND
PRACTICES
One two-hour written divisional examination 30% Internal
Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the section.
Final Examination
Short-answer types to include True/False, multiple
choice, and one-word to three-line answers 20%
Paragraph answers 10%
Internal Assessment
Series of tests - similar format to final
examination 20% Two excursion reports to irrigation sites or
factories 10% Practical work
and record book 40%
SECTION 2: PLANT CULTURAL PRACTICES 2
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the module.
External Assessment
Short-answers, objective-type tests, diagrams
(labelling/drawing), paragraph answers 30%
Internal Assessment
1 Tests 15% 2 Report on site
visits 5% 3 Practical record
book 40% 4 Assignment on alternative
cultural practices 10%
SECTION 3: HORTICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION
SKILLS
Internal Assessment 100%
Skills Assessment (5 x 12%) 60%
- Tool selection and use
- Timber construction
- Brick construction
- Metal fabrication
- Concreting/Paving
Two tests 20%
Final Assessment 20%
- Exercise to determine types and quantities of materials
and labour requirements for a horticultural construction project, including a
work schedule.
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
(Nursery) App 2A is an existing TAFE subject.
Examination 16%
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
Internal Assessment (100%) multiply by 0.50 50%
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 % x 0.5)
SECTION 1: WATERING EQUIPMENT AND
PRACTICES
One two-hour written divisional examination 30% Internal
Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the section.
Final Examination
Short-answer types to include True/False, multiple
choice, and one-word to three-line answers 20%
Paragraph answers 10%
Internal Assessment
Series of tests - similar format to final
examination 20% Two excursion reports to irrigation sites or
factories 10% Practical work
and record book 40%
SECTION 2: PLANT CULTURAL PRACTICES 2
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
The student must pass in BOTH components
to achieve a pass in the module.
External Assessment
Short-answers, objective-type tests, diagrams
(labelling/drawing), paragraph answers 30%
Internal Assessment
1 Tests 15% 2 Report on site
visits 5% 3 Practical record
book 40% 4 Assignment on alternative
cultural practices 10%
SECTION 3: HORTICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION
SKILLS
Internal Assessment 100%
Skills Assessment (5 x 12%) 60%
- Tool selection and use
- Timber construction
- Brick construction
- Metal fabrication
- Concreting/Paving
Two tests 20%
Final Assessment 20%
- Exercise to determine types and quantities of materials
and labour requirements for a horticultural construction project, including a
work schedule.
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
(Nursery) App 2A is an existing TAFE subject.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses