-SQA-SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY. Hanover House 24 Douglas Street GLASGOW G2 7NQ NATIONAL CERTIFICATE MODULE DESCRIPTOR

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1 -SQA-SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY Hanover House 24 Douglas Street GLASGOW G2 7NQ NATIONAL CERTIFICATE MODULE DESCRIPTOR -Module Number Session Superclass- -Title- SF TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE GOLF COURSE ENVIRONMENT (x 1 / 2 ) -DESCRIPTION- Purpose This module is designed to enable the student to understand how trees and shrubs are used on the golf course and how to grow on and maintain these economically. It is aimed at Golf Greenkeepers and Golf Course Managers. Preferred Entry Level Trees in the Environment Tree and Shrub Planting Soft Landscaping - Introduction(x1/2) Graphical Communication Learning Outcomes 1. select and identify a range of trees and shrubs suitable for various uses in the golf course environment; 2. explain how trees and shrubs are used in the golf course environment; 3. explain how to economically grow on and maintain trees and shrubs on the golf course. Content/ Corresponding to the Learning Outcomes 1-3: Context 1. Selects suitable tress and shrubs for heathland, moorland, parkland and links courses. The ecological preferences of the trees and shrubs will largely determine their suitability for these sites. Appreciates the amenity values of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs.

2 Other selection factors to include: hardiness; rooting habit; foliage type, size and density; fruiting; crown shape and life span. 2. Appreciates the amenity value of trees and shrubs in the golf course environment. Fringe planting and use of foliage colour. Explains how trees and shrubs can be used for: shelter; safety and screening; noise level reduction; creation of habitats for wildlife; the improvement of strategy for the game of golf; aesthetic appeal. Identifies areas in a golf course environment where the above might be required. Understands the importance of planting densities and under planting to achieve the desired effect. Planting plan which will meet the requirements set out above as appropriate and which will take account of aspect, spacing, continuity and groupings. 3. Knows the various types and sources of trees and shrubs available commercially. Appreciates the value of a nursery on the golf course for growing on trees and shrubs. Recognises economical methods of obtaining nursery stock; knows maintenance procedures once trees and shrubs are planted on the golf course. Suggested 1. A range of trees and shrubs should be Learning and identified for various golf course types, Teaching backed up by site visits. Approaches 2. A general grounding of trees and shrubs usage on various types of golf course. Students should be encouraged to make reference to their own golf courses in relating to the values being considered. Students should be introduced to existing planting plans of golf courses. Importance should be given to the scale, distance of planting material etc... Suitability of appropriate species to create dog legs, depth perception, shade as well as amenity values should also be considered. 3. The use of site visits, slides, discussion groups and videos will add considerably to the creation of an improved learning experience. -2 -

3 Assessment Procedures Acceptable performance in the module will be satisfactory achievement of all the Performance Criteria specified for each Learning Outcome. The following abbreviations are used below: LO Learning Outcome Instrument of Assessment Performance Criteria LO1 SELECT AND IDENTIFY A RANGE OF TREES AND SHRUBS SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS GOLF COURSE ENVIRONMENTS. (a) (b) identify trees and shrubs for selected situations; state botanical/environmental characteristics for each of the subjects identified. Structured Questions The student will be presented with an exercise designed to test the ability to select and identify a range of tees and shrubs suitable for various golf course environments. The student will be expected to identify a total of 10 trees and 5 shrubs by genus and species. For each of the 15 subjects identified the student will be required to state three botanical characteristics. As part of the exercise the student should indicate which of the 15 subjects would optimise growth potential for 3 given situations. The situations should include: soil types; course types; environmental conditions. based on the student identifying 12 subjects and stating 2 botanical characteristics for each. LO2 EXPLAIN HOW TREES AND SHRUBS ARE USED IN THE GOLF COURSE ENVIRONMENT (a) (b) (c) list the uses of trees and shrubs in the golf course environment; explain the uses of a variety of trees and shrubs in the golf course; prepare a planting plan for a given situation. -3 -

4 Assignment The student will be presented with an assignment which tests the knowledge of the uses of trees and shrubs in the golf course environment. As part of the exercise the student should list 8 uses of trees and shrubs on the golf course and select 4 uses commenting on the contribution each has on the course. The student will also be expected to prepare a planting plan around a minimum of three holes as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) one hole adjacent to a clubhouse one hole adjacent to a car park one hole adjacent to a main road The student will be expected to draw a plan using a suitable scale for each hole and identify all trees and shrubs used. based on the student: (i) (ii) (iii) producing plans which show the appropriate use of the trees and shrubs selected; listing six uses of trees and shrubs on the golf course; explaining the contribution made on the golf course by 3 of these uses. LO3 EXPLAIN HOW TO ECONOMICALLY GROW ON AND MAINTAIN TREES AND SHRUBS ON THE GOLF COURSE (a) outline methods available to economically grow on trees and shrubs; (b) describe why these methods are suitable for use on golf courses; (c) indicate advantages of the methods identified. Restricted Response Questions The student will be presented with an exercise to test the knowledge of how to grow on and maintain trees and shrubs on the golf course. The exercise will consist of 6 restricted response questions allocated as follows: performance criteria (a) - 2 questions performance criteria (b) - 2 questions performance criteria (c) - 2 questions -4 -

5 based on the student producing 2 correct responses form performance criteria (a) 1 correct response from performance criteria (b) and 1 correct response from performance criteria (c). Copyright SQA