Reference Framework for Planning Learning and Evaluation Activities

Evaluation checklist with an assessment scale
Use pruning techniques
Evaluate the student on the basis of the following criteria at the end of the learning process:
++ Above the minimum performance standard
+ At the minimum performance standard
– Below the minimum performance standard
Date
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3
Choice of branches to be cut
Correctly chose the branches to be cut in accordance with the
information in the program.
Chose the branches to be cut in accordance with the growth
stage of the tree:
• clearing of leader growth
• conservation of main axis of primary branches
• hypotonic cuts
Showed concern for the environment.
Respected the natural shape of the tree.
Eliminated no more than 20 per cent of the leaves.
Choice of tools and equipment
Used the appropriate tools.
Observance of techniques and standards
Cut at the proper locations:
• at stump
• observance of cutting angle
• lengthwise cuts
Made clean cuts without harming the tree
• no harm
• clean cut
Correctly used the three-stage cutting technique.
Respected the principle of directional cutting.
Appropriately removed snags.
Used tools appropriately.
Pass/fail condition: Observed occupational health and safety rules.
Evaluation of a process, evaluation of the transfer of the competency at the end of the learning process
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