Agricultural Science L3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian, P. O'Leary.
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 the Head of Science or your science teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Minimum of 8 credits in Level 2 Agriculture or approval from HOD
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.