Marlborough Boys’ College
NCEA L2 Agriculture and Horticulture - Ahuwhenua me te Ahuone
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Kane.
Agriculture and Horticulture
A course suited to those interested in pursuing a career in Agriculture/Horticulture. It contains both Achievement Standards and Unit Standards so we can cater the course for an academic or workplace pathway.
The course includes
Environmental Impacts of Primary Production
Management Practices and how they affect animal behaviours
Safe Operation of a Tractor, Quadbike and Motorbike
Sowing and monitoring seeds
Course Overview
Term 1
US 29508 - Sow and monitor seeds require students to grow 4 different seeds in at least 2 different media. It requires students to sow and monitor the seeds until the seedlings have true leaves. Students are expected to provide photographic evidence and will link their learning to nurseries and how they operate.
US 19044 - Safe Operation of a Tractor- this Unit Standard looks at the legal requirements of tractors and how to use them safely. Students will learn about the hazards associated with tractor use and how they are minimised, isolated or eliminated.
Term 2
AS 91298 - Environmental Impacts of Primary Production- this Achievement Standard looks at the effects primary industries can have on the soil/land, water/seas, air and living organisms. Students will choose a primary industry and explain how that industry affects the environment. They will discuss the changes industries have made to improve their environmental impact as well as the negative effects that can occur with poor management.
US 24555 - Safe Operation of a Motorbike- this Unit Standard looks at the legal requirements of motorbikes and how to use them safely. Students will learn about the hazards associated with motorbike use and how they are minimised, isolated or eliminated.
Term 3
AS 91295 - Animal Behaviour and Management Practices- This Achievement Standard looks at the role of a stockperson and how they can influence animal behaviours. Many behaviours are innate in animals so the students will learn how we recognise these behaviours and modify our tasks to reduce the stress on livestock to improve the quality, quantity or timing of the product.
US 24557 - Safe Operation of a Quadbike- This unit Standard looks at the legal requirements of quadbikes and how to use them safely. Students will learn about the hazards associated with quadbike use and how they are minimised, isolated or eliminated.
Recommended Prior Learning
We recommend that you achieve 14 credits in Science at Level 1, or higher. However, if you are really keen and are willing to work hard, we will consider you.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students will require a 1B5 book
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike
NZQA Info
Sow seeds and monitor germination and emergence
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
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