12AHP

NCEA Level 2 Practical Agriculture & Horticultural Science

Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.

Practical Agriculture & Horticultural Science


This course is largely practical. Onsite, students will keep a garden plot and will develop a range of practical skills while caring for poultry and fish. They will learn how to document their work, and how to analyse the results of their investigations. There will also be opportunities to go on specialised courses to gain credits in practical skills not possible to offer at school. For example, small motor maintenance, driving ATVs and fencing. Please note: this course is not a prerequisite for the 13AGH course.


Prior Learning

Prerequisites: Proven self-management ability, on the recommendation of your previous teachers. Trustworthiness is essential as caring for animals is a large part of this course.

Preference will be given to students who do not gain the pre-requisites required for other Level 2 or 3 Science subjects.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$10 for consumable products

Pathway

This course will give skills useful in any career needing practical ability, particularly those associated with the primary industries. Current year 11 and 12 students may apply, but preference will be given to students who do not gain the pre-requisites required for other Level 2 or 3 Science subjects.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 32 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 32 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 4 v6
NZQA Info
Maintain hand tools and service small engines used in a primary industry operation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 2803 v5
NZQA Info
Maintain a documented work record for a primary industry operation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 5151 v8
NZQA Info
Monitor health, provide husbandry for, handle, and transport caged birds
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19047 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the working principles, maintenance, and servicing of petrol and diesel engines
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21027 v5
NZQA Info
Plant and maintain displays of bedding plants
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21382 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health and behaviour, and provide husbandry for ornamental fish
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29502 v2
NZQA Info
Plant out by hand
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 32
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.