NCEA Level 1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Miss M. Ashford.
NB: When selecting this option course you are FIRST required to select 1SGEN-Level 1 Science General, before you can select this course.
In Level 1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science, students will learn about soil science, pasture and crop management, life processes for plants and animals, health and safety in the rural work place, management practices and practical skills used in agricultural and horticultural production, location of agriculture and horticulture production in New Zealand.
Students will be allocated a raised garden bed to grow their own vegetables.
This subject is for students interested in understanding plant and animal production systems in New Zealand and covers the key areas associated with plant production and animal growth and development.
Course Overview
Term 1
Life processes of plants and animals
Term 2
Production location
Term 3
Soil Science
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
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
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 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system
Pathway Tags
Aquaculture Farmer, Viticulturist, Dairy Farmer, Fencer, Biosecurity Officer, Hunter/Trapper, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Shearer, Forestry Scientist, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Nursery Grower/Worker, Quarantine Officer, Orchard Farmer/Manager,