11 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
11AGH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.
Prerequisites- Open Entry.
Tauranga Boys' College is now running a Primary ITO Trades Academy program.
In Year 11, students take level 2 Unit Standards.
An entry into New Zealand Agricultural and Horticultural Industries.
Preparation for Levels 2 & 3 Agricultural and Horticultural.
Photo: Goat dairy farm
Photo: Seeka coolstore.
Tauranga Boys' College Kiwifruit block.
Greenhouse with artificial heating and lighting.
Pasture, cereal and fodder crops.
All-day industry trips
Photo: Poultry production.
If you have any questions about the subject - please contact Mr Davie [email protected]
Photo: Soil science in kiwifruit orchard.
Course Overview
Term 1
Practical Skills & Geographic Distribution
Term 2
Soils Science Management
Term 3
Livestock and Horticultural Management
Term 4
Examination revision.
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% |
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2, Biology 2, Science 2 (internally assessed)
The horticulture and agriculture Industry needs talented people and is willing to pay for it.
The horticultural and agricultural Industry provides generous scholarships and education grants to support your ongoing training.
Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Marketing Specialist, Farm Assistant, Data Analyst, Science Technician, Communications Professional, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Environmental Scientist, Beekeeper, Arborist, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Gardener, Farmer/Farm Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Biosecurity Officer
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$100