Hortykims OT workshop

Introductions and Welcome to L block

 * Meet Kim and Jessie at Polygrow Nursery which is in quadrant G3 of this map link.


 * Icebreaker and introductions


 * Tour of L block and Permagrow Permaculture Garden include toilets, common room and assembly area in case of emergency and point out emergency flip charts.

Health and Safety is Everbody's Business

 * What are some hazards associated with our work in the nursery area?


 * Manual handling techniques for heavy items and general back care


 * Protection from the sun


 * Hazards associated with potting medias


 * Wear appropriate footwear to protect your feet


 * Focus on the job at hand


 * Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation and one of the leading causes of injury death in New Zealand. Slips, trips and falls account for about 40% of unintentional injury hospitalisations and 20% of unintentional injury deaths


 * Stress and fatigue-if you are not feeling a hundy let us know and we can help


 * Otago Polytechnic has a hazard register for every department and it is important for staff and students to be aware of the potential hazards associated with the teaching and learning in your area.If you identify a hazard please let a staff member know as soon as is possible.

Learning Outcomes for the Horticulture Workshops
These workshops are to assist the OT students to develop skills and knowledge which can be applied to their public workshops through basic plant propagation and gardening techniques.

Identify what sustainability is and how can it be applied to their public workshops as well as their home and work environment.

Brain storm the concept of how they can help their clients/patients deal with reduced abilities and or enhance their recovery through the physical and creative benefits of horticulture.

Practical Sessions may include all or some of the following activities
Seed cleaning

Seed sowing

Pricking out

Division

Potting on

Container planting –every student to take home veges/herbs in container

Soil conditioning, media selection and care for container plants.

Worm Farming

Composting systems

Seed balls

Introduction to permaculture design and what is “The Living Campus”

Hand outs
Kim and Jessie to gather information/pamphlets/internet sites so students can take home information that is relevant to their workshop and sustainable practise for flatting/living.

Materials
Media

Seeds,seedlings

Pots/containers

Information/resource list