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 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

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: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

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
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90157 v4
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.2 - Demonstrate practical skills used in agricultural or horticultural production
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90918 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Carry out a practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90919 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate knowledge of soil management practices
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90920 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.4 - Demonstrate knowledge of the geographic distribution of agricultural and horticultural primary production in New Zealand
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90921 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of livestock management practices
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: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0