Level 2 Horticulture
12HOR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Gee.
Recommended Prior LearningThis is a Unit Standard course with a large practical focus. Health and safety in the workplace is an important requirement of each standard. As such, entry into Level 2 Horticulture will require having passed two of the three practical standards from level 1 horticulture. If Level 1 Horticulture was not taken during YR 11, then entry will be at T.I.C of Horticulture discretion.
This course continues on from the horticultural skills developed at level one. It is heavily weighted towards practical horticultural work. Included in this is planting and maintaining both summer and winter bedding plants throughout the year. The second major practical component is maintaining a documented work record throughout the year as students care for established tree and shrub plantings adjacent to the Horticulture block. Maintaining their bedding plants and surroundings is also a major part of this work record. The third and final major practical component is planting trees and shrubs in a new native restoration zone in the gulley adjacent to the Horticulture block.
Course Overview
Term 1
Garden preparation and planting out of summer bedding plants for US21027 (Bedding plants). Landscape plan and basic theory around this carried out. US 2803 (Keep a documented work record) commences.
Term 2
Maintenance on bedding plants and trees & shrubs standards continue as evidence towards US 2803 (Keep a documented work record). Towards middle of term summer garden removed and replaced with winter plantings.
Term 3
Winter Garden maintained throughout term. US 2765 (PLant trees & shrubs) begins and is completed by end of the term. US 2803 (Keep a documented work record) continues.
Term 4
US 2803 (Keep a documented work record) is completed. Any remaining standards/catch up work also completed.
Pathway Career Pathways
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Beekeeper, Arborist, Farm Assistant, Crop Worker, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Zookeeper, Biosecurity Officer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Ranger, Florist, Pest Control Technician, Hunter/Trapper, Crop Farmer/Manager, Viticulturist
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$20 towards seed cost in which all produce grown by students is theirs to take home.
2B5 book for note taking and plant diary record keeping.
Students must have a mobile phone with a working camera due to the photo evidence requirements.