NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and 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.
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.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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.