13AGH

NCEA Level 3 Agriculture Horticulture

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Bruce.

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 or two as required. 


This course does lead to a UE approved subject.

 

Unit standard pathway:

In addition to the Achievement Standards listed below, Telford STAR programme offers an opportunity for students to align with tertiary programmes and achieve various vocational credits alongside their school qualifications. Telford STAR/Gateway offers NZQA unit standards by distance with no travel/ timetable problems.

Students can achieved up to 14 Unit Standard credits by selecting papers on the following topics: Agriculture General, Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Apiculture, Equine, Horticulture, Farm Dogs, Ag-chem & Pest control. 

The unit standard pathway is not a UE approved pathway. 

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Agricultural Science, 12 Agriculture Academy, or by consultation with Head of Department.

A keen interest in Agricultural or Horticultural Science.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers
- scientific calculator

Voluntary course contribution: towards field trip transportation, 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.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91528 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91529 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91531 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the production process meets market requirements for a New Zealand primary product(s)
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91532 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r,5w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 15
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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.