12AGH

Level 2 Agriculture and Horticulture

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Townshend, Ms S. Smillie.

Level 2 Agriculture and Horticulture

Agriculture and Horticulture learning develops students' understanding of the interconnectedness of all aspects of the growing environment, which includes people, soils, water, climate, plants and animals.  Primary production is of national significance as it provides significant export earnings, self-sufficiency, and employment opportunities harnessing a myriad of different skills.  The knowledge and skills that ākonga develop through their learning in Agricultural and Horticultural Science open pathways to a wide range of opportunities in life, further study and careers, in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and the world.




Topics Covered

Students will have the opportunity to carry out a practical investigation involving aspects of plant life processes.  

They will also get the chance to investigate the commercial side of plant management in New Zealand and how it impacts the growers as well as the consumers.  

Then they look into the reproduction technology of animals and how this is managed.  

The external examination will focus on a range of farmed livestock and how their growth and development is managed.

Subject Costs

TBC - Field Trip $30

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91289 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91292 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development in NZ commercial production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91293 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91294 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0