NCEA Level 2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
12AGH Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.
Prior LearningPrerequisite: 12 credits in Year 11AGH (not including 1.2 from Year 10 or the Unit Standard 21027)or 15 credits in Year 11 Science or at the discretion of the TIC.
Agricultural and Horticultural Science
This course has a balance of practical and theoretical content, based on the Horticulture and Agricultural industries. Students will be required to keep a garden plot on the school grounds. The course could also be of interest to Economics, Geography and Biology students.
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Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science, NCEA Level 3 Biology
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.
Career PathwaysAdvertising Specialist, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biotechnologist, Biosecurity Officer, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Dietitian, Forensic Scientist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Financial Adviser, Fishery Officer, Marine Engineer, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Landscaper, Gardener, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Veterinarian, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nursery Grower/Worker, Quarantine Officer, Secondary School Teacher
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryConsumable equipment fee $10; two field trips; $20 (approx.)