100AGH

Level 1 Agriculture and Horticulture

Course Description

The majority of New Zealand’s export earnings are primary products from Agriculture and Horticulture. Learn how these products are sustainably produced with an emphasis on local production and the crucial role of soil.

Recommended Entry Criteria

9Bit and/or 10Agh ideally, or time spent working on a lifestyle block or farm.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Workbook $26. Fieldtrips 2 @ $10

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.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91928 v3
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91930 v3
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91931 v3
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of environmental sustainability in primary production management practices


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 6
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0