Agricultural and Horticultural Science L1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Kurian.
Note:
Science at Level 1 splits into two courses: General Science and Agriculture & Horticulture
Students who are considering taking Physics, Chemistry or Biology at Levels 2 and 3 should select General Science. This can prepare them to take any of the Sciences at levels 2 and 3, including Biology and Agriculture. Students will take a selection of internal and external standards worth up to 20 credits from the available standards in the Science curriculum area. The standards offered will be on a class-by-class basis at the discretion of the Head of Science, Mr Kurian.
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, or your Year 10 Agriculture 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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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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,