12 Agriculture and Horticultural Science 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Coadette Low.
The course includes the study of the environmental impact of farming, reproductive techniques, livestock production, horticultural crop production. The practical component of this course animal nutrition and husbandry, among other practical farm tasks.
The subject builds on learning from Level 1 Agriculture, which emphasises how food and fibre is produced, along with the importance of the primary industries to the New Zealand economy will be gained through the learning.
There are five assessments in total. One is an external (exam) and four are internally assessed.
This subject leads on to Agriculture and Horticultural Science at level 3 OR Agribusiness at level 3 which is a University Approved subject. From there it leads to tertiary qualifications which can be undertaken at farm cadet schools, training colleges or (for the more academic students) universities. There is a vast range and number of employment opportunities within the primary industries here in New Zealand and abroad.
N.B. to study Agricultural or Horticultural Science at university it is recommended that a student studies Chemistry at Level 2.
Prerequisites
Gain Achieved or above in at least two of the MCEA/NCEA Level 1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science (11AG1) assessments.
OR at least 10 credits in Level 1 MCEA Chemistry and/or Level 1 MCEA Biology
OR HoD approval
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*12AG1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $30 for resources
NB: This course may contain field trips that will be offered, but are not compulsory. The cost of these will be given prior to each trip.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 7
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques used to modify physical factors of the environment for NZ plant production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Landscaper, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Orchard Farmer/Manager,