NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Miss M. Ashford.
Students will develop their knowledge of current trends and innovations in the Agriculture and Horticulture Sectors through analysis of a primary production environmental issue. Students will investigate primary production process and factors affecting profitability of a primary product.
There will be experiments as part of the investigation. Students will be expected to complete independent self-directed research on a primary product of their choice.
Course Overview
Term 1
Long term investigation - Potato attributes and uses.
Term 2
Research into the profitability of a NZ primary product. Students can choose the primary product they want to research
Term 3
Environmental issues associated with primary production
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that students have studied 2SAGR and/or 2SHOR.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the production process meets market requirements for a New Zealand primary product(s)
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Aquaculture Farmer, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Fencer, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Hunter/Trapper, Landscaper, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Nursery Grower/Worker, Quarantine Officer, Shearer, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist,