TD0023, Horticultural Practice, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Ansvarig ledamot i PN-LT/ordförande i arbetsgruppen trädgård och jordbruk, 2024-11-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)

Level

First cycle (GXX)

Main field of study

Horticultural Science

Grading Scale

Pass / Fail

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

On completion of the course, students will:

• be able to plan common tasks (estimate the time required and state the approximate timepoint) at the selected workplace
• be able to explain how, and with what equipment, simple tasks should be carried out at the selected workplace
• have knowledge of commonly used technical equipment in the workplace
• be able to describe the working roles and skills requirement within the horticultural sector on the basis of the selected workplace
• understand and be able to reflect on how underlying factors affect the execution of practical work in the business/organization
• be able to reflect over one’s own need for knowledge and development.

Content

Subject-related content:

Preparation for the practical work placement is done by the student by directly establishing contact with a possible workplace in Sweden or abroad. The course leader must approve the workplace. The course consists of practical work in an actual workplace for around nine (9) weeks where the student takes part in the work and gains a deeper knowledge of how the work is planned and carried out. During the work placement the student learns about the working environment, organisation, leadership, technical aids, customers and suppliers. The course also includes planning and organising a study visit to the work place for the contact person from SLU. A selection of the literature relating to the work placement business and an annual plan for the workplace must be reported orally and in writing.

Attendance at the work place and seminars are mandatory.

Teaching formats:

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:

• placement at a company
• written presentations
• seminars.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

• written presentations
• oral presentations.

The following course components are compulsory:

• nine-week placement attendance
• written submissions
• oral presentation
• arranging and implementing the SLU supervisor’s visit to the placement site.

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through:

• work placement
• SLU visit to placement site.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

The examination consists of written assignments and oral and written presentations. To pass the course, attendance during the work placement, participation in seminars, approved assignments and approved oral and written presentation are required.

•  If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Biosystems and Technology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Syllabus for Horticultural Management – Gardening and Horticultural Production (BSc)
• Horticultural Management - Gardening and Horticultural Production, Bachelor's Programme
• Horticultural Science Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

The Course Replaces

TD0001, TD0005, TD0011, TD0012

Other Information

Students enrolled in the course are insured by Kammarkollegiet through SLU. Documents and instructions for written tasks can be found at the current course homepage.

Students themselves propose a workplace. This must be approved by the course leader, who appoints a contact person at SLU. Work place abroad is possible.

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.