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816

Demonstrate Knowledge of Fruit Production (Level 2 Credit 5) Version 5

 

Commercial fruit crops grown in New Zealand; the common marketing channels for fruit crops grown in New Zealand; factors affecting personal safety at work.

 

 

829

Use Correct Botanical Nomenclature When Writing Plant Names (Level 2 Credit 5) Version 4

 

Using correct nomenclature for naming plants; identifying unfamiliar plants; and how plant names are given or changed.

 

 

 1026

Demonstrate Knowledge of the History and Traditions of Landscaping (Level 3 Credit 6) Version 5

  The major characteristics of pre-17th century influences on landscapes; the major characteristics of landscape influences from 17th to 20th century; the major characteristics of 20th century influences on landscape; and the characteristics of themes used in contemporary New Zealand gardens.
   

1668

Demonstrate Knowledge of Common Amenity Plant Pests, Diseases, and Disorders (Level 3 Credit 8) Version 5

 

Identifying the main types, and common examples of amenity plant pests, diseases, and disorders; the principles of prevention and control of amenity plant pests, diseases, and disorders.

 

 

 1672

Demonstrate Knowledge of Pruning and Training Amenity Trees and Shrubs (Level 3 Credit 5) Version 6

  Common pruning tools and equipment and the growth characteristics of plant types used in amenity horticulture, and describe tree and shrub responses to pruning and training techniques.
   

1669

Identify Common Weeds in Amenity Areas and Describe Control Measures (Level 3 Credit 10) Version 5

 

Identify, collect, label and present a range of common horticultural weeds; identify, either in situ or ex situ a range of common horticultural weeds; explain the way common weeds survive and spread; and describe methods to control weed growth and spread.

 

 

20699

Demonstrate Knowledge of Floriculture (Level 2 Credit 5) Version 2

 

Commercial flower and foliage crops grown in New Zealand; the common marketing channels for flower and foliage crops grown in New Zealand; factors affecting personal safety at work.

 

 

21039

Demonstrate Knowledge of the Development of Organic Horticulture (Level 2 Credit 10) Version 1

 

Describe the basic relationships and characteristics of an organic system; describe the development of modern organic horticulture; describe the schools of thought that are credited with the development of the modern organic horticulture movement; describe the principles of a selected range of organic movements; and describe the roles of key organisations that have a strong influence on organic horticulture.

 

 

22177

Demonstrate Knowledge of the Structure and Function of Plants (Level 2 Credit 5) Version 1

 

Are able to: demonstrate knowledge of plant structures and their functions; and describe plant tissue structures and their functions.

 

 

22178

Demonstrate Knowledge of Plant Processes and Plant Life Cycles (Level 3 Credit 5) Version 1

 

Demonstrate knowledge of plant processes; describe how environmental factors affect plant processes; and demonstrate knowledge of plant life cycles.

   
25158 Demonstrate Knowledge of the Vegetable Production Industry (Level 2 Credit 5) Version 1
  The commercial vegetable crops grown in New Zealand, and the marketing and distribution channels for vegetable crops in New Zealand.

 

 

 

 

See also Agrichemical Unit Standards listed under Agriculture section

 

 
 
 
 

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