Level 3 Horticulture
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Gee.
This is a Unit Standard (open-book assessment) style course that continues on from the NCEA Level 2 Horticulture programme that is available to students in Year 12. It is a mix of predominantly theory work in the classroom and some practical work in the horticulture gardens. The course is designed for those students considering a trade or Wintec course in Arboriculture, forestry, production and amenity (landscaping) horticulture. Major topics covered include; Plant pest, weed and disease control – identify a range of plant pests, diseases, and disorders based on their symptoms prevention and control methods and precautions for their use. ; Plant Husbandry - plant cultivation and propagation, protection and maintenance of plant health, plant processes and plant life cycles; Soil Media – Properties that make up soil and their effect on plant growth. Soil improvement and conditioning.
Course Overview
Term 1
Garden Preparation, sowing seed and planting out of seedlings. US 27208 (Pests & Diseases) begins and is assessed this year.
Term 2
US 22175 (soil properties) begins and is completed. Summer garden is removed and winter plantings take place.
Term 3
US 29829 (Plant structure, function & processes) begins and is assessed.
Term 4
Tidying up of any remaining standards.
Recommended Prior Learning
Having done Yr 12 Horticulture is preferable but not essential.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$20 towards the cost of seeds. All produce grown in the Horticulture gardens is the students and as such can be taken home.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Describe soil properties and their effect on plant growth
NZQA Info
Identify and describe plant pests, diseases, and disorders, and methods of prevention and control
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of plant structure, functions and processes