11 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
11AGH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.
Prerequisites- Entry based on behavior and self-management.
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.
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.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$100