NCEA Level 1 AgHort Management
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. List.
Content/Skills:
- Soils;
- Pastures/crops;
- Livestock production;
- Practical skills; and
- Environmental impact.
This subject will lead to a UE approved subject.
Field Trips:
Two days on practical skills.
There may also be the opportunity for some students to do a two-day course on farm bike use and safety, which is worth extra unit standard credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
Through interview with Primary Industry Training Organisation Staff member and Agriculture Department staff.
This subject takes up 2 columns on the timetable (count for 2 subjects) and is designed for those students who wish to work in the primary industry sector on leaving school.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
This course is funded by the Primary Industry Training Organisation. However, each student will need to provide a 1B8 exercise book for recording information.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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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.