Year 10 Agriculture and Horticulture

Topics Covered

This course may include:

* Practical activities including plant propagation, soil investigations, compost and worm farming and growing vegetables

* Investigations into different physical and market factors affecting where primary produce can be grown around New Zealand

* Research into the different primary industries of New Zealand

* A field trip to a local primary industry

* Introduction to soil science and animal management

Subject Costs

Field trip will incur a small cost. Will vary depending on numbers and where we go.

Assessment Information

Plant Propagation Practical Assessment
Research and Presentation Task
End of Topic Test

Pathway Possibilities

Agricultural Technician, Statistician, Arborist, Automotive Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Butcher, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Crop Worker, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker,