This course requires 2 options.
11 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.
11AGH is a Primary ITO Trades Academy program:
- Students complete Unit Standards.
- Level 2 NZQA credits.
- 21 credits in total.
- Primary ITO program runs for two years which leads to the NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2).
11AGH is also part of the Year 11 Te Punga course:
- 10% Vegetable production.
- 40% Unit Standards completion.
- 50% External examination.
11AGH has all day industry visits in Term 1, 2 and 3 to farms, orchards and Fieldays trip.
In 2026, the 11AGH program splits into two different pathways:
- Pathway 1 - Skills - Primary Industry Trades Academy second year with work placement.
- Pathway 2 - Academic - Achievement Standards (NCEA level 2).
If you have any further questions - please contact Mr Davie by email [email protected]
If you are an accelerated students you can select AGH2 by requesting an exemption from Mr Davie
Course Overview
Term 1
Practical Skills & Geographic Distribution
Term 2
Soils Science Management
Term 3
Livestock and Horticultural Management
Term 4
Examination revision.
Prerequisites
- Entry based on behavior and self-management.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$100
Pathway
The horticulture and agriculture Industry needs talented people and is willing to pay for it.
Assessment Information
Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|---|
Paper 11AGH1 | Practical Skills - Vegetable production | Internal | 10.00% |
Paper 11AGH2 | Primary Sectors and Plant Growth | Internal | 20.00% |
Paper 11AGH3 | Livestock Behaviour and Welfare. Soils and Fertiliser | Internal | 20.00% |
Paper 11AGH4 | Examination - Agricultural and Horticultural Science | External | 50.00% |
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of factors which influence plant growth
NZQA Info
Control weeds by physical means using appropriate equipment
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand primary sectors and industries
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural, Farming, Horticulture, Forestry, Arboriculture, Viticulture., Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Beekeeper, Arborist, Biosecurity Officer, Farm Worker, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Crop Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Agricultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Agricultural Technician, Statistician, Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Health and Safety Adviser,