ES1S47 - Fruit and Vegetable Production Management 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES1S47 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Fruit and Vegetable Production Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100947 - crop production | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the management of the production and marketing of fruit and vegetable crops in the UK. Learners will also develop their skills in the context of the establishment and husbandry of crops;
To prepare and plan schedules for the production and establishment of fruit and vegetable crops;
To recognise pests, diseases, disorders and weeds;
To develop an understanding of planning harvest dates.
Content Summary
- Planning;
- Variety choice;
- Growing culture;
- Propagation;
- Pests and Diseases;
- Planting;
- Establishment.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Demonstration | 13 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 20 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Be able to plan and manage the establishment of crops. |
| LO2 | Be able to prepare and manage husbandry programmes for crops. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Practical Assessment Portfolio | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Management Plan | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |