12AGR

Level 2 Agriculture & Horticulture

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Level 2 Agriculture & Horticulture is made up of Achievement Standards. The course is a mixture of practical learning and classroom based assessments. The focus of the course is to equip students with a broad knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture and Horticulture Industry. There is a choice of assessments available, depending on the interests of the students.



Students will explore the primary industries through Agriculture. Students will plan an Agricultural Science investigation with a Horticultural or Agricultural focus. Students will also look into the management of both plants and animal within the industry.

The course also combines Agricultural Science with Business.  Students will discover the diverse range of essential food crops and animals that South Canterbury grows and exports to the rest of the world.  Students will explore business structures of local Agribusinesses and make sense of some of the challenges businesses face to become profitable and viable. 

 



There is no requirement to have taken Agriculture in Year 11. Students would be expected to achieve between 16 and 20 credits in this subject. For more information please see Miss Talbot.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91289 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91292 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development in NZ commercial production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91293 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91298 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91865 v1
NZQA Info
Agribusiness 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of future proofing influences that affect business viability
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91867 v1
NZQA Info
Agribusiness 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a primary industry business structure that best meets the strategic needs of a business
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0