Te Aroha College Te Aroha College

Agricultural and Horticultural Science L1

11AGR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Science


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.

 

 

 




Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Agricultural Science L2

Career Pathways

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



			
					
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