Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Scoggins
Recommended Prior LearningActive participation in Year 10 core Science, especially in relation to experimental design and use of basic scientific lab equipment.
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
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
Horticulture Level 2, Science Level 2
Career PathwaysBeekeeper, Arborist, Farm Assistant, Crop Farmer/Manager, Gardener
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryWorkbook $25
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
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.