Horticulture Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins
Horticulture Level 3
This Science-based course combines horticultural theory with practice. It is best suited to students who have an interest in Horticulture. You will be learning about plant processes, weed growth and control, carrying out a practical investigation and looking at profitability and plant processes.
Topics and Key Concepts
Course Overview
Term 1
Research on a selected NZ primary product and factors affecting profitability
Creation of the report of factors affecting the profitability of the product
introduction of practical investigation work
Term 2
Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
Complete the writeup for the practical investigation
start research on knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles
Term 3
complete knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles assessment
start research to identify and describe weeds, and note methods of prevention and control
Term 4
complete the assessment to identify and describe weeds, and note methods of prevention and control
Assessment Information
AssessmentsU.S. 29829 v1 Demonstrate knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles Internal 5 Credits
A.S. 91528 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production Internal 4 Credits
U.S. 27210 v2 Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and control Internal 6 Credits
A.S. 91529 v2 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product Internal 6 Credits
Total Credits =21
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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.