Level 3 - Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Course Description
This course is designed for students who are interested in continuing in the agricultural or/and horticultural industries either at a tertiary level or who want to continue building management skills involved in New Zealand primary industries. Students who enter this course will study many aspects involved in the production, processes and marketing of New Zealand products. Internal assessments include understanding on farm practices to meet consumer preferences both domestically and internationally. Researching major factors that contribute to the profitability of an industry is an important component of this course and students develop important analysis skills. Other topics externally examined include production processes to meet market requirements for a New Zealand primary product and analyzing environmental issues that may challenge the production of primary products.
The course aims:
- To prepare students for further study of agricultural and horticulture science at higher levels
- To develop research, critical thinking and analysis skills
- To continue to develop awareness of factors that challenge sustainable farming practices and how to mitigate these factors
Pre-requisites
Students wishing to undertake this course will need to have achieved at least 16 credits in Level 2 agricultural and horticultural science. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Course Specific Costs
$45 - consumable resources and field trip
Pathway
This course is primarily aiming at students wishing to undertake further study at tertiary level in agriculture or horticulture science, commerce, agribusiness and marketing in the primary industries. Typically students go on to study at Lincoln, Massey or Waikato universities in their chosen field.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the production process meets market requirements for a New Zealand primary product(s)
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
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SCHL - Agriculture and Horticulture
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.