Level 2 Agricultural & Horticultural Science
12AGH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Gee
This course continues on from horticultural skills developed at level one, the agribusiness sector in NZ and the science that supports it. Major topics include: Soil science – Adding organic matter and the importance of humus, soil management practices; Plant Husbandry – plant cultivation and propagation, protection and training, maintenance of plant health; Environmental impact of dairy farming in the Waikato – the effect on soil, water, air and living organisms; Agribusiness – alternatives to meat consumption and future proofing the sector; Amenity horticulture – landscape plans and design, use of bedding plants, ornamental vegetables and herbs to create potager gardens.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$60. Includes $30 towards seed cost in which all produce grown by students is theirs to take home. Also $30 towards a field trip to an organic dairy farm in Waitetuna (RD1 Raglan)
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91866 v1 Agribusiness 2.8 - Conduct an inquiry into the use of organisms to meet future needs | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91298 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91296 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.8 - Produce a landscape plan | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91289 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
| U.S. 21027 v4 Plant and maintain displays of bedding plants or bulbs or herbaceous perennials under close supervision | 2 |
I |
10 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 26 credits.