This course requires 2 options.
Agricultural & Horticultural Science 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.
Level 3 achievement standards that provide entry into New Zealand Agricultural and Horticultural Industries.
10 internal credits (2 internals) and 9 external credits (2 externals).
This is a University Entrance (UE) approved subject. Three University Entrance Literacy standards - 15 credits that count for BOTH reading and writing
Tauranga Boys' College Kiwifruit Block.
All-day industry trips.
Massey University Visit (two nights).
Photo: Massey University visit.
Course topics covered include:
- Research investigation of product attributes.
- Primary production profitability.
- Market requirements of a primary product.
- Environment and sustainable production.
19 credits made up of 2 internals (10 credits) and 2 externals (9 credits) with excellence endorsement.
If you have further questions about the subject, please email Mr Davie. [email protected]
Photo: Massey University visit
Course Overview
Term 1
3.2 Profitability (EU reading and writing credits) - 6 Credits
Term 2
3.1 Investigation (4 credits) & 3.4 Market requirements (4 credits).
Term 3
3.5 Environmental Issue (5 credits)
Prerequisites
Passing one agricultural and horticultural science external at level 2 if currently enrolled in AGH2.
Or, passing one science external from level 2 if not currently enrolled in AGH2.
Or, permission from TIC
Pathway
The horticulture and agriculture Industry needs talented people and is willing to pay for it.
Horticultural and Agricultural Industry provides generous scholarships and higher education grants to support your ongoing training.
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.
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
* 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
* at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
For a full list of UE approved subjects, go here:
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7
Term: 3, Week: 9
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, 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,