Agricultural and Horticultural Science L1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian.
Note:
Science at Level 1 splits into 4 courses: 3 General Science and Agriculture & Horticulture
Students who are considering taking Agriculture & Horticulture at Levels 2 and 3 should select Agricultural & Horticulture. Agricultural & Horticulture will consist of two externally assessed Achievement Standards, with two internally assessed standards.
Agriculture & Horticulture
Course Highlights: Gaining knowledge of plants and their cultivation with a biological context. Gaining knowledge of farm animal biology and associated reproductive, health and social issues.
Vocational Pathway: Primary industries, Biological Sciences.
This course can lead to: Year 12 studies in Agriculture and Horticulture, livestock management, primary industries, horticultural industries, vocational biology, and science courses.
For more information, please see Head of Science Mr J Kurian, Teacher in Charge of Agriculture, Mr Popoola, or your Year 10 Science teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Science
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Plant and maintain displays of bedding plants
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production
Pathway Tags
Agricultural Technician, Statistician, Arborist, Automotive Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Butcher, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Crop Worker, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker,