1SAGH

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

Career Pathways

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: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 497 v10
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 91929 v3
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 6
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0