1AGH - Level 1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Sheehan.
This is a hands-on introduction to managing a primary production system, along with looking at factors that influence their purpose and location. Students study plant life processes and practical plant raising and propagation techniques. This will be developed alongside an understanding of sustainability considerations needed in agriculture and horticulture. The final focus of the year will be on soil composition and chemistry to develop an understanding of the properties of soils and how this affects the growth of the plant.
Pathway
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 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of environmental sustainability in primary production management practices