Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Rankin
Within this subject, both Agricultural and Horticultural topics are studied, both in the classroom and in the outdoor environment.
Level 3 Agriculture and Horticulture
Recommended Entry CriteriaCompleted Year 11 Agriculture & Horticulture, or see HOD.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 91289 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
A.S. 91290 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques used to modify physical factors of the environment for NZ plant production | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91292 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development in NZ commercial production | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91293 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91294 v3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
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
At time of compiling courses for 2021 every effort has been made to ensure the information contained online is accurate. However, it is possible that some course/assessment structures will be subject to change.
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