NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
13AGH Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. McKoy.
Prior LearningPrerequisite: 12 credits in 12AGH or 14 credits in 12ECO, or 12BIO, or at discretion of TIC.
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.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biotechnologist, Biosecurity Officer, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Journalist, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Quantity Surveyor, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Systems Administrator, Foreign Policy Officer, Forensic Scientist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Importer/Exporter, 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, Nursery Grower/Worker, Policy Analyst, Quarantine Officer, Management Consultant, Marketing Specialist, Data Analyst
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryTwo Field trips, one is free and the other $25 (approx.)