NCEA Level 2 Practical Agriculture & Horticultural Science
12AHP Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.
Prior LearningPrerequisites: 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.
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.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Beekeeper, Arborist, Automotive Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Building Contractor, Mechanical Engineer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Farm Assistant, Crop Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Electrician, Fencer, Forestry and Logging Worker, Groundsperson, Joiner, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$10 for consumable products