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- Horticulture (Latin: hortus (garden plant) + cultura (culture)) are classically defined as the culture or growing of garden botany. Horticulture is the subdivision of agriculture dealing in gardening of enclosed areas, in contrast to agronomy, which deals with field crops, and forestry which deals with forest trees and products related to them. Horticulturists work in plant propagation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, plant physology, and the storage, processing, and transportation of fruits, berries, nuts, vegetabless, flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf. They improve crop yield, quality, nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses. Genetics is also used as a valuable tool in the development of plants that can synthesize phytochemicals for pharmaceutical use. Wikipedia October 2007
Below is a range of learning objectives for this course. Each learning objective includes resources and activities. Some are still in the very early stages of development with Otago Polytechnic's initial effort finishing at the end of 2007. It is hoped that Otago Polytechnic will be able to fund another round of development for 2008, as per the funding application below. If you find a useful resource please add it to the resources list for the appropriate learning objective. If you have an idea for a new activity please add it to the activities list for the objective. Feedback for this course is welcome on the discussion page.
Education services
The following services are available for the learning objectives listed in this course:
- Otago Polytechnic can offer the following:
- formal learning programmes at Otago Polytechnic.
Learning Objectives
Below is a range of learning objectives for this course. Each learning objective includes resources and activities.
Protect health and safety in the workplace
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This learning objective introduces people to workplace health and safety legislation in New Zealand and enables them to play an active role in ensuring the health and safety of themselves and others in the workplace. People who know how to protect health and safety in the workplace are able to: identify and describe legislative rights and responsibilities for workplace health and safety; describe the systems approach to workplace health and safety; explain how hazards are defined in the New Zealand Health and Safety in Employment Act
Apply Safe Work Practices In the Workplace
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People who know how to apply safe work practices in the workplace are able to identify the principles of workplace safety in a given workplace and demonstrate safe work practices in a given workplace.
Botanic Nomenclature
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This learning objective is for people working, or intending to work, in horticulture. People who know about Botanic Nomenclature are able to: state how plant names are given or changed; use correct nomenclature for naming plants; identify four unfamiliar plants
Identify, Label, and Present Common Trees Shrubs and Climbers
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This learning objective is for people working, or intending to work, in amenity horticulture. People who know how to identify, label, and present common trees shrubs and climbers are able to investigate the cultural requirements of specified plants, select plants for specific uses and sites.
Maintain handtools
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This learning objective is for people working, or intending to work, in any kind of horticulture. People who know how to maintain hand tools and service small engines used in horticulture are able to: identify the range of tools and equipment used in horticulture; sharpen three hand tools using files, oilstones or grindstones, and electric bench grinders; and check and service two stroke and four stroke small engines used in horticulture.
Use and maintain small, powered amenity machinery and equipment
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This learning objective is for people working or intending to work in amenity horticulture.
Maintain a chainsaw
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This learning objective is for professional users of chainsaws in the forestry and other industries. People who know about chainsaw maintenance are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the chainsaw cutting unit; sharpen a chainsaw chain; and maintain a chainsaw power unit.
New Zealand Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use
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People who know about the New Zealand approved code of practice relating to chainsaw use are able to: demonstrate knowledge of duties assigned under the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act; demonstrate knowledge of the Rules for chainsaws contained in the Approved Code of Practice; describe requirements relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel; and demonstrate knowledge of personal protection and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators.
Train and Prune Fruit Trees
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This learning objective is for people working in fruit production. People who know how to train and prune fruit trees are able to: identify the main fruit tree training systems and tree parts; train and prune a tree between newly planted and three years old; prune a mature tree according to a training system; and dispose of prunings.
Weeds and their Control
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People who know about weeds and their control are able to: identify weeds, and the ways they survive and spread; and describe methods of weed prevention and control, and the relationship between weed control and plant life cycles.
Control Weeds Under Supervision
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People who know about controlling weeds under supervision are able to, under supervision: control weeds by physical means; and with agrichemicals; using methods relevant to a specified land based industry.
Plan and Manage a Weed Control Programme
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People who know how to plan and manage a weed control programme are able to: describe the principles and methods of weed management and control; develop a weed management programme for a specified land based activity.
Demonstrate knowledge of permaculture and plan a site
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Develop maintenance programmes in hard and soft landscaping
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Develop a maintenance programme for: lawns; trees, shrubs and climbers; annuals, perennials, and bulbs; hard landscaping areas; and to prepare a costing for a maintenance programme.
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