Agriculture
Agriculture
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 16 Credits selected from:
Internal
AS: 91930 Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production (5 Credits)
AS: 91928 Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system (6 credits)
External
AS: Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system (5 credits)
AS: Demonstrate understanding of environmental sustainability in primary production management practices (4 credits)
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 (10 credits) OR in discussion with the teacher in charge of Agriculture.
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
External
91530: Demonstrate understanding of how market forces affect supply of and demand for NZ Primary Products – 5 credits (Agribusiness standard) (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.
It is recommended that students have passed a Level Two external Agriculture standard to ensure the best chance of success.