Level 3 Horticulture
13HOR Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Gee.
Recommended Prior LearningHaving done Yr 12 Horticulture is preferable but not essential.
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.
Career Pathways
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Beekeeper, Arborist, Biosecurity Officer, Farm Assistant, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer
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.