13HOR

L3 Horticulture

Course Description

Students in this course will develop a range of Horticultural skills at NCEA Level 3. This includes growing and monitoring a variety of nursery crops, demonstrating knowledge of soil-less media and demonstrating knowledge of the production horticulture industry in New Zealand. Students will also be introduced to basic Landscaping. 

For those who are interested in a career in Horticulture, opportunities to do work experience will be 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

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: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 20555 v5
NZQA Info
Describe, prepare and use soil-less growing media
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20560 v4
NZQA Info
Grow nursery crops in containers
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29829 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of plant structure, functions and processes
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
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.