Department of Food Production

LEVEL: 1

YEAR 1

SEMESTER: MAY TO JUNE - 6 WEEKS

COURSE TITLE: PRACTICAL SKILLS

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3

PRE-REQUISITES: NONE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Collecting basic information and quantitative data for exterior and interior environments. An introduction to nursery operations for annuals and shrubs. Establishment and maintenance of potted plants. Establishment and maintenance of annuals and shrubs outdoors. Equipment selection, use and maintenance.

ASSESSMENT: Coursework – 100% - Journal and portfolio (50%) – journal assessed throughout the course, portfolio due during last week of the course; Manual - 50% (due during the last week of the course).