Level 2 Horticulture
12HOR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Gee.
Recommended Prior LearningAppropriate Level 1 Credits (or HOD permission)
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 a summer and winter raised Potager garden bed (flowers, herbs and vegetables) throughout the year. The second major practical component is caring for an established trees and shrubs planting adjacent to the Horticulture block. 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 29663 (care for trees & shrubs) area issued and practical work on this commences.
Term 2
Maintenance on bedding plants and trees & shrubs standards continue. Towards middle of term summer garden removed and replaced with winter plantings. US 29663 (care for trees & shrubs) practical work and workplace diary record keeping continues.
Term 3
Winter Garden maintained throughout term. US 2765 (PLant trees & shrubs) begins and is completed by end of the term. US 29663 (care for trees & shrubs) practical work and workplace diary record keeping is completed.
Term 4
Any remaining standards/catch up work 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$10 towards seed cost. All produce grown by students is theirs to take home