Module Outline
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Plant Materials 201
Plant Materials 201
Module
National Code
State Code
46113
46113
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/09/1995
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To provide students with information and practice which will enable them to
identify and name the plants on a specified study list.
To provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to describe
plant characteristics and cultural requirements for a range of conifers, cacti
and succulents, orchids, palms and ferns.
To enable the student to provide information concerning the various uses of
plants, so that the
most suitable plants are chosen for a particular landscape.
To present the cultural methods required to obtain the optimum performance from
conifers, cacti and succulents, orchids, palms and ferns.
identify and name the plants on a specified study list.
To provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to describe
plant characteristics and cultural requirements for a range of conifers, cacti
and succulents, orchids, palms and ferns.
To enable the student to provide information concerning the various uses of
plants, so that the
most suitable plants are chosen for a particular landscape.
To present the cultural methods required to obtain the optimum performance from
conifers, cacti and succulents, orchids, palms and ferns.
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Evidence Guide
One two-hour written divisional examination 30%
Internal Assessment 70%
Students are required to pass in BOTH sections.
Examination
Objective type questions 30%
Short-answer questions
Internal Assessment
Assignment 30%
Plant Reference Collection : including pressed and
mounted specimens and/or photographs, including
labelling and statements on cultural requirements.
Practical Tests 30%
Series of practical tests, including identifying plants.
Theory test 10%
Internal Assessment 70%
Students are required to pass in BOTH sections.
Examination
Objective type questions 30%
Short-answer questions
Internal Assessment
Assignment 30%
Plant Reference Collection : including pressed and
mounted specimens and/or photographs, including
labelling and statements on cultural requirements.
Practical Tests 30%
Series of practical tests, including identifying plants.
Theory test 10%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7035 | Applied Science Horticulture | Accredited course | |
| 4079 | Horticulture | Accredited course |