NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.
Agricultural and Horticultural Science
This Achievement Standards course will appeal to students of Agriculture, Horticulture, Biology, Science, Environmental Sciences and/or Economics. It will extend the Year 13 student by challenging them to apply their knowledge to aspects of New Zealand’s primary economy and to its impact on the environment. The internal papers are practical in nature. This is an approved subject for University Entrance and provides UE literacy credits. The NZQA scholarship examination can also be entered in this subject.
Prior Learning
Prerequisite: 12 credits in 12AGH or 14 credits in 12ECO, or 12BIO, or at discretion of TIC.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Two Field trips, one is free and the other $25 (approx.)
Pathway
This pathway can lead to jobs in a wide range of sectors, such as: working with plants and animals, agricultural and horticultural industries, environmental science, research science and economics.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how market forces affect supply of and demand for New Zealand primary products
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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)
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
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
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.