Horticulture Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Grant-Mackie.
Horticulture Level 2
In this course there is a strong practical component with the production and care of cuttings, the planting and maintenance of larger plants, the design, carrying out and reporting of a practical investigation and the detailed design of landscapes.
Topics and Key Concepts
Course Overview
Term 1
Practice and completion of the practical investigation
Working on the plant nomenclature (naming) assessment
Setting up of cuttings assessment
Term 2
Maintenance of cuttings for assessment purposes
completion of plant nomenclature assessment
Term 3
care and maintenance of trees and shrubs
completion of cuttings assessment (if needed)
preparation and research for landscaping assessment
Term 4
Completion of landscaping assessment
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 1 Living Science is an advantage.
Recommendation of Level 1 Science teacher.
Pathway
Assessment Information
AssessmentsAS 91289 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation Internal 4 Credits
US 829 v5 Demonstrate knowledge of plant nomenclature Internal 5 Credits
US 23781 v2 Grow and pot up plants from cuttings Internal 5 Credits
US 29663 v1 Care for trees and shrubs under close supervision Internal 5 Credits
AS 91296 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.8 - design a landscape plan Internal 4 Credits
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 plant nomenclature
NZQA Info
Grow and pot up plants from stem cuttings
NZQA Info
Care for trees and shrubs
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.8 - Produce a landscape plan
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Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.