ES1S48 - Hard and Soft Landscape Skills 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES1S48 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Hard and Soft Landscape Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Anthony Davies | ||
| 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: | 100529 - horticulture | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The learner will be able to develop the skills and knowledge to construct hard and soft landscape features including setting out the site, materials selection and construction methods. They will consider the range of materials and techniques and the health and safety implications of this work.
To provide the student with the knowledge to develop plant species use and amenity construction skills;
To enable the student to develop the practical skills necessary for vocational employment within their industry.
Content Summary
1. Ground preparation;
2. Soil cultivation;
3. Construction of amenity features;
4. Establishment & maintenance;
5. Setting out from plan drawings;
6. Hard landscape construction.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 30 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 8 |
| Independent Study | 40 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Implement ground preparation for landscape works to meet specified quality standard. |
| LO2 | Employ a range of specialist skills to establish amenity features. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of Practical assessments/Plans/Reports | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |