Tauranga Boys’ College Tauranga Boys’ College

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2

AGH2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.

Prerequisites

PITO2 entry based on behavour and self-management.


AH2 entry based on:

  1. Behaviour & self-management in class and EOTC trips.
  2. Completion of all Unit Standards in 11AGH.
  3. 40% or more in the final 11AGH external examination.
  4. For students enrolled in 11SCI, 11BIO or 11CHP need to meet point 1 above and a Te Punga grade of D or better.

If not, will need TIC permission for entry into AGH2.


There will be two pathways in 2025 (and you cannot do both):

Pathway 1 - Achievement Standards - 20 credits:

  • Academic.
  • Leading to Year 13 and Univeristy.  
  • Gisborne camp.
  • Industry visits.
  • Three Internals (12 credits).
  • Two Externals (8 credits). 

Pathway 2 - Unit Standards - Primary Trades Academy - 20 credits (requires Gateway as well):

  • Skills based learning.
  • Work experience as part of the Primary ITO Trades Academy program (Agriculture and Horticulture).  
  • Health and Safety within Ag/Hort.  
  • Gateway - compulsory second option to support work placement and employment skills


Choose AGH2 and then look at forming the different classes:

Pathway 1. Achievement Standards.

Pathway 2. Primary Trades Academy program (and you must select Gateway).

 NOTE - you cannot do BOTH pathways in 2025. You will have to select Pathway 1 or Pathway 2


If you have further questions about the subject, please email Mr Davie   [email protected]

Course Overview

Term 1
2.7 Livestock behaviour & 2.10 Environmental impact. Proposed two nights overnight trip

Term 2
2.5 Livestock Reproductive & 2.2 Physical Factors

Term 3
2.6 Livestock Growth and Development.

Term 4
Examination revision

Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Agricultural & Horticultural Science 3

The horticulture and agriculture Industry needs talented people and is willing to pay for it.

The horticultural and agricultural Industry provides generous scholarships and higher education grants to support your ongoing training.

This course leads to level 2 or 3 certified courses or Level 3 Agriculture and Horticulture Science.

Career Pathways

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



			
					
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