NCEA Level 2 Agriculture Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: S. Millichamp
Content/Skills:
- Crop growth and development;
- Livestock reproduction techniques;
- Livestock growth and development;
- Primary production land use; and
- Environmental impact of a local primary product.
Field trip: One trip to Lincoln University and one trip to the Get Ahead Agricultural Careers Day.
There may also be the opportunity for some students to do a two-day tractor and three-day chainsaw course which is worth an extra Unit Standard.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Voluntary course contribution: Approximately $20 towards field trip transport, to be advised at the time.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
dairy farmer, forestry contractor, horticultural worker, vet nurse, Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, Nursery Production, Viticulture, Floristry, Landscaping, Horticultural Consultant, Science technician, Crop Production Manager, Forestry, Marketing Manager, Orchard Manager, Insectary Manager, Vegetable Farm Manager, Quality Controller,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.
Ashburton College