Agricultural Science L3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian.
Course Highlights: This course relies heavily on self-motivation and personal research. However, there is flexibility to allow student choice for the products studied.
Vocational Pathway: Primary Industries.
This course can lead to: Direct employment, cadetship, or entry to tertiary study in any relevant degree course.
For more information, please see Head of Science, Mr Kurian.
Recommended Prior Learning
Minimum of 8 credits in level 2 agriculture or approval from Mr Kurian based on other level 2 results.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
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Education for Sustainability 3.2 - Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.