Horticulture Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Grant-Mackie.
Horticulture Level 1
In this course, which has a strong practical component, we cover the appropriate tools, techniques and materials used in the planting and maintenance of plants grown in an outside area and in a greenhouse. The design of landscapes is also covered.
Topics and Key Concepts
Course Overview
Term 1
Identification of equipment, plants and materials used in the propagating of plants
Setting up and maintenance of plants grown from seed in outdoor plots
Preparation and practice of the scientific investigation
Term 2
Continued maintenance, growing and completion of the assessment of different crops in the outdoor plots
Carrying out of the practical investigation and the writeup
Setting up of the growing plants from seed in containers assessment
Term 3
Continuation of the growing plants from seed assessment and completion of the assessment
preparation for the landscaping design assessment
Term 4
Completion of the landscaping design assessment and clearing up of the Horticulture area
Recommended Prior Learning
Active participation in Year 10 core Science, especially in relation to experimental design and use of basic scientific lab equipment.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbook $25
Pathway
Assessment Information
AssessmentsUS 23782 v1 Identify containers, materials, plants and tools used in plant propagation Internal 2 Credits
AS 90918 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Carry out a practical investigation Internal 4 Credits
US 1 v5 Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually Internal 5 Credits
US 23783 v1 Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed Internal 5 Credits
AS 90922 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.8 - design a landscape plan that reflects user requirements
Internal 3 Credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually
NZQA Info
Identify containers, materials, plants, and tools used in plant propagation
NZQA Info
Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.2 - Demonstrate practical skills used in agricultural or horticultural production
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Carry out a practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.8 - Design a landscape plan that reflects user requirements
Pathway Tags
Landscaper, horticulture, farmer, soil analyst, dairy farmer, forestry, forestry contractor, horticultural worker, vet nurse, Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, Nursery Production, Viticulture, Floristry, Landscaping, Horticultural Consultant, Science technician, Crop Production Manager, Forestry, Marketing Manager, Orchard Manager, Insectary Manager, Vegetable Farm Manager, Quality Controller,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.