12AGR

Agricultural Science L2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian, P. O'Leary.

 Course Highlights: Students learn about the practice and theory of agricultural production in a New Zealand context. 

Vocational Pathway: Primary Industries.

 

This course can lead to: Confident applications for cadetships in the industry as well as further study at a higher level in Agriculture, Horticulture or any other Primary Industry. 

 

For more information, please see the Head of Science or your science teacher.

Recommended Prior Learning

Completed Level 1 Agriculture or Science or approval from HoD

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Costs: $25 approximately for workbook

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 23781 v3
NZQA Info

Grow and pot up plants from stem cuttings


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29492 v3
NZQA Info

Care for a nursery crop


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29508 v2
NZQA Info

Sow seeds and monitor germination and emergence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91293 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0