2HORT

2 Agriculture & Horticulture

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Ms C. Green.

Learners will learn about techniques used in farming in New Zealand and the science behind them. We will also look into food production and environmental concerns as well as the methods used to manage these. 


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Extended practical investigation

  • Management practices in plant production

  • environmental impacts of farming and reproductive techniques.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - ability to work safely and collaboratively while carrying out practical work. Written reports and scientific writing. Independent study skills and time management. Ability to receive feedback and apply it to future work. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - useful for any students who are interested in going into Primary Industries in NZ, such as agriculture or horticultural branches like viticulture. 

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
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. 91298 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
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

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.