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.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of environmental sustainability in primary production management practices
Pathway Tags
dairy farmer, forestry contractor, horticultural worker, vet nurse, Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, Nursery Production, Viticulture, Floristry, Landscaping, Horticultural Consultant, Science technician, Crop Production Manager, Forestry, Marketing Manager, Orchard Manager, Insectary Manager, Vegetable Farm Manager, Quality Controller, landscaper, horticulture, farmer, soil analyst, dairy farmer, forestry,