L2 Agriculture, Horticulture & Sustainability
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Neville.
NCEA Level 2 Horticulture & Sustainability (2HORT)
This course is a mixture of Agriculture/Horticulture and Sustainability. Students will learn about plant structure and how to propagate from seeds, cuttings and grafting. They will grow their own garden, create a landscape plan, as well as complete a field trip that consists of a day out planting. There is also the option for incorporating an agriculture focus into the standards.
Key competencies covered in this course are:
- Thinking
- Relating to others
- Using specific language
- Managing self
- Participating and contributing
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1x1B5
Pens
Pencils
Ruler
Chromebook
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Education for Sustainability 2.1 - Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of advanced plant propagation techniques used for commercial production in New Zealand
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.8 - Produce a landscape plan
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Landscaper, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Orchard Farmer/Manager, Butcher, Landscape Architect,
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.