LEVEL ONE

Code: L1AGR

Course of Study

Level 1 Agriculture assesses Achievement Standards from the NCEA Agriculture and Horticultural Science course and would suit students who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the agricultural or horticultural field.

Vocational Pathway: Primary Industries.

Assessment

Up to 19 Credits selected from:

Internal

AS 90918: Carry out a practical agricultural or horticultural investigation (4 credits) (N) AS 90920: Demonstrate knowledge of the geographical distribution of agricultural and horticultural primary production in New Zealand (3 credits) (L)

AS 90160: Demonstrate knowledge of the impact on the environment of primary production management practices (3 credits) (L)

AS 90155: Demonstrate knowledge of pasture/crop management techniques (4 credits) (L) External

AS 90919: Demonstrate knowledge of soil management practices (4 credits) (L) OR AS 90912: Demonstrate knowledge of livestock management practices (5 credits) (L)

Costs

No charges

Entry Requirements

LEVEL TWO

Code: L2AGR

Course of Study

Year 12 Agriculture assesses Achievement Standards from the NCEA Agriculture and Horticultural Science course. The course covers a wide range of agricultural and horticultural concepts.

Vocational Pathway: Primary Industries.

Assessment

Up to 20 credits selected from:

Internal

91292: Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development in NZ commercial production (4 Credits)

91293: Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in NZ (4 credits) (L)

91295: Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and management practices (4 credits) (L)

91298: Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product (4 credits) (L)

External

91290: Demonstrate understanding of techniques used to modify physical factors of the environment for NZ plant production (4 credits) (L)

91294: Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development (4 credits) (L)

Costs

No charges

Entry Criteria

Level 1 Agriculture (12 credits) OR Level 1 Science (12 credits) by approval AND Level 1 English (12 credits)

LEVEL THREE

Code: L3AGR

Course of Study

The main aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the production and marketing of agricultural products, locally and internationally. This takes knowledge gained in Level One and Two and uses it to examine how market needs are met by the production of primary products and what the main markets are. This is a University Entrance approved course.

Vocational Pathway: Primary Industries.

Assessment

Up to 19 credits selected from:

Internal

91528: Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production – 4 credits (R & W)

91529: Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a NZ primary product - 6 credits (R & W)

91871: Analyse how a product meets market needs in the value chain – 4 credits External

91530: Demonstrate understanding of how market forces affect supply of and demand for NZ Primary Products – 5 credits (R & W)

91531: Demonstrate understanding of how the production process meets market requirements for NZ primary product(s) - 5 credits (R & W)

Costs

No charges

Entry Criteria

Level 2 Agriculture (12 credits)or By agreement with the Teacher in Charge.