11HOR

L1 Horticulture

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. van Niekerk.

In this course students will develop horticultural science skills using a range of Unit Standards and Achievement Standards, with a strong emphasis on Nursery Production. Additionally, students will be able to learn the principles and maintenance of petrol and diesel two and four stroke engines used in a primary industry operation. For those who are keen to pursue a career in the industry, work experience opportunities are available.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students taking this course will have the option of a voluntary payment of $10 for trips.

Description Type Value
Trip Payment (optional) Voluntary $10.00
$10.00

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1 v6
NZQA Info
Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 2803 v5
NZQA Info
Maintain a documented work record for a primary industry operation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 23780 v2
NZQA Info
Undertake general garden maintenance
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 23782 v2
NZQA Info
Identify containers, materials, plants, and tools used in plant propagation
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 23783 v2
NZQA Info
Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All internal/external credits may change without notice.
Any required costs and/or equipment may change without notice.