TUT Magister Technologiae MTech in Fire Technology

NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY

Qualification code: NDLT04 – NQF Level 6

Important notification to new applicants:

Students who intend to enrol for this qualification for the first time in 2017 or thereafter, should note that it will not be possible to continue with any Baccalaureus Technologiae as from 2020, since it is being replaced by qualifications aligned with the newly-implemented Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework. Potential students are advised to consult the University’s website for any new qualifications which might not be published in this Prospectus.

REMARKS

a.Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

•FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A SENIOR CERTIFICATE BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification with an E symbol at Higher Grade or a D symbol at Standard Grade for English, Mathematics, Physical Science or Biology.

Selection criteria:

Assessment is based on the normal M score with a weighted Swedish scale.

A minimum of 24 points are required with bonus points for Biology, Geography, Agriculture, etc. A maximum of six bonus points can be awarded, and two bonus points can also be awarded for prior experience.

•FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR AFTER 2008:

Admission requirement(s):

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy and 3 for Life Sciences or 3 for Physical Sciences.

Recommended subjects:

Agricultural Sciences, Art, Geography and Technical Drawing.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with Mathematical Literacy).

Assessment procedures:

Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics) will be considered for admission.

b.Minimum duration:

Three years.

c.Presentation:

Day classes.

d.Intake for the qualification:January only.

e.Exclusion and readmission:

See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

f.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:

See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

g.Work-Integrated Learning:

Structured Work-Integrated Learning programme at Booysens Nursery Training Centre, or Industry, or at the University. Placement in industry will be subject to departmental evaluation and approval. See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations for further details.

h.Subject credits:

Subject credits are shown in brackets after each subject.

Key to asterisks:

*Information does not correspond to information in Report 151. (Deviations approved by the Senate in August 2005.)

CURRICULUM

THIRD YEAR

On completion of all the above subjects.

SUBJECT/MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular subject/module.

On 01 August 2017, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

E

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES I (ERT111T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

The natural environment, ecology and ecosystems, the human environment. (Total tuition time: ± 45 hours)

Environmental conservation, land use and environmental protection, environmental legislation, environmental impact studies, environmental planning and reclamation practices. (Total tuition time: ± 60 hours)

G

GROWTH MEDIA TECHNOLOGY I (GMT101T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Characteristics of soil as growth medium. Nutrient management of growth. Soilless growth media. (Total tui- tion time: ± 35 hours)

H

Principles and operation of the basic power units applicable to horticulture. Introduction to horticultural mecha- nisation: materials, tools and related tractor performance. Soil preparation machinery: types of engine system componentsofrelatedhorticulturalimplements.Specialisedhorticulturalequipment:specialisedturfgrassmachinery and horticultural equipment, as well as hothouse equipment. Horticultural mechanisation planning: the planning for purchasing and managing horticultural machinery. (Total tuition time: ± 35 hours)

L

LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY I (LTE101T)CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Introduction to general design methodology, scale and measuring processes. Site analysis and drawing skills will be covered to equip a student to do a design. Design principles and design elements. Studio work. (Total tuition time: ± 45 hours)

Designing of various landscape projects. Hard landscaping materials and the application thereof in a design. Plant application in design work. Presentation skills. Studio work. Introduction to a bill of quantity documenta- tion. (Total tuition time: ± 45 hours)

LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGY III (LTE300T)CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Advanced design projects. Construction and specification elements and drawings. Advanced presentation skills. Designing of corporate and residential properties. Detailed bill of quantities and programme schedules. Studio work. (Total tuition time: ± 90 hours)

Financial management, human resource management, organisational design, social responsibility, landscape sales and marketing, project management, landscape mechanisation. Labour relations, including South African labour legislation, workplace behaviour, handling grievances and disciplinary and dispute procedures, collective bargaining and industrial action. (Total tuition time: ± 90 hours)

P

PLANT MATERIAL STUDIES I (PLR101T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

External morphology, anatomy and physiology, taxonomy, characteristics and requirements of ornamental plants, indigenous, exotic and endemic plants, plant appearance and identification, emphasis on trees, shrubs and ground covers. (Total tuition time: ± 45 hours)

PLANT MATERIAL STUDIES II (PLR201T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Requirements of ornamental plant material, factors in the selection of plants, transplanting procedures, prun- ing techniques, maintenance programmes, lists of indigenous and exotic plants. Emphasis on annuals and perennials, climbers, vines, grasses, fruit, vegetables and herbs. (Total tuition time: ± 45 hours)

PLANT MATERIAL STUDIES III (PLR300T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Tree and shrub morphology. Tree and shrub families. Application of ornamental plants in the landscape. Lists of plans for sun, shade and semi-shade. Creepers and climbers. The development of a garden maintenance programme. General garden pests and diseases. Functional and visual uses of plants in the landscape. Lists of indigenous and exotic ornamentals, trees and shrubs with their applications in the landscape. (Total tuition time: ± 75 hours)

Entomology, pest management, review of major South African pests, weed management, nematology, plant pathology. (Total tuition time: ± 60 hours)

S

SITE PLANNING I (TEB101T)CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Historical outline, legislation, principles and processes, site investigation, site design, drawing techniques and site construction. (Total tuition time: ± 35 hours)

The business environment, entrepreneurship, establishing a business, the main management tasks including planning, organising, leading and control, secondary management tasks including communication and delega- tion. (Total tuition time: ± 45 hours)

T

TURFGRASS CULTURE I (TGC101T)1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Construction of turfgrass facilities, propagation and establishment techniques, culture practices, equipment, machinery and techniques. Introduction to turfgrass culture. Turfgrass propagation methods. Turfgrass estab- lishment techniques. Introduction to primary cultural practices, supplementary cultural practices and turf pest control. Turfgrass identification. (Total tuition time: ± 35 hours)

W

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Ornamental landscape practices. Work-integrated learning is done by an accredited institution and overseen by its mentors. A compulsory accredited syllabus is followed and students are evaluated on a continuous basis by writing tests and doing various assignments and/or projects. At the end of the period a final mark is awarded. (Total tuition time: six months)

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Ornamental landscape practices. Work-integrated learning is done with an accredited employer and overseen by a mentor and a departmental lecturer. A compulsory accredited syllabus is followed and two reports (pro- gress and final report) must be submitted. Students might be visited at their places of employment. A final oral examination is also taken at the end of the period. (Total tuition time: six months)

(Subject custodian: Department of Horticulture)

Ornamental landscape practices. Work-Integrated Learning is done at TUT and overseen by its mentors. An accredited syllabus is followed. Practical tasks are performed on the TUT campuses. Students are evaluated on a continuous basis by writing tests and doing various assignments and/or projects. At the end of the period, a final mark is awarded. (Total tuition time: six months)