NCEA Level 2 Agriculture Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Driver.
Agricultural and Horticultural industries are key drivers of New Zealand’s economic, social, and environmental development. The products of primary production are a source of well-being for the present generation and will be so for future generations, generating billions in export earnings every year. The future of this industry is bright with international demand and available jobs predicted to grow rapidly.
This year we will dig into every aspect of agriculture including pastures, crops, animal and soil sciences. We will learn about future and present issues in the industry and gain skills in the use of technology in agriculture.
Our aims are:
- To encourage students to cherish learning in Agricultural Science
- To promote science as an activity that is part of everyday life.
- To help students to develop knowledge and a coherent understanding of the living, physical, material and technological components of their environment
- To help students to develop skills for investigating the living, physical, material and technological components of their environment
- To develop students' interests in and understanding of the knowledge and processes of science which form the basis of many of their future careers.
Field Trip: One trip to Lincoln University and one trip to the Get Ahead Agricultural Careers Day.
This subject leads to a UE approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Agricultural Science or by consultation with Head of Agriculture.
An interest in Agriculture or Horticulture Science.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers
- scientific calculator
Voluntary course contribution: Approximately $20 towards field trip transport, to be advised at the time.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques used to modify physical factors of the environment for NZ plant production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development in NZ commercial production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
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.