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 either 1SSCC-Level 1 Science in Context OR 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, animal husbandry and animal handling skills, health and safety in the rural work place, practical skills used in agricultural or horticultural production, geographic distribution of agriculture and horticulture in New Zealand, the environmental impact of agriculture and horticulture in New Zealand, plant husbandry and management practices.
This subject is for students interested in understanding plant and animal production systems in New Zealand. It involves some practical work which covers the key areas associated with crop production, plant reproduction and animal growth and development.
Course Overview
Term 1
Geographic distribution of agricultural and horticultural primary production in NZ
Basic plant propagation techniques
Term 2
Soil management practices
Impact on the environment of primary production management practices
Term 3
Livestock management practices
Practical skills used in Agriculture - sheep farming
Health & safety in the rural workplace
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: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
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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,