Tauranga Boys’ College Tauranga Boys’ College

Agricultural & Horticultural Science 3

AGH3
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ivan Davie.

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



Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science:

  • 2 Internals and 2 Externals.
  • 19 credits in total.
  • University Entrance (UE) credits:
    • 3.2 = 6 credit internal - reading and writing literacy.
    • 3.4 = 4 credits external - reading and writing literacy.
    • 3.5 = 5 credits external - reading and writing literacy.

Industry trips in Terms 1 and 2.  Massey University Visit (two nights).


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

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)

Learning Areas:

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