AGH2

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.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 22
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 19044 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24555 v3
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24557 v5
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29508 v2
NZQA Info

Sow seeds and monitor germination and emergence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91295 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices


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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0