Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science

L2AGH
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Boyce.

Recommended Prior Learning

Farming experience or L1AGH would be helpful

Agriculture and Horticultural Science is a subject which introduces students to careers in New Zealand’s primary sector.  It provides a range of pathways towards further study and / or employment.

Learning Areas:

Primary Industries


Assessment Information

Total of 20 credits made up of 1 external (4 credits) and 4 internals (16 credits) with excellence endorsement.

Separate agricultural and horticultural science achievement standards pathways:

• Extended investigation.
• Advanced plant propagation techniques.
• Physical factors affecting growth.
• Plant management practices.
• Livestock behaviour and management practices.
• Livestock growth and development.

Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Agri-Business, NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science

Career Pathways

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Deckhand, Fishing Skipper, Farm Assistant, Diver, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Wool Classer, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Hunter/Trapper, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Horse Trainer, Veterinarian, Nursery Grower/Worker, Shearer, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Viticulturist



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
• 1 x 1B5 exercise book.

• Costs associated with field trips throughout the year.

										

						

							
								

									Description
									Type
									Value
								

							
							
															

									Overalls
									Non-Voluntary
									$75.00
								

														
							
								

									$75.00
								

							
						

					

										

								


				





    

        
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