12HOR

L2 Horticulture

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. van Niekerk.

Students in this course will develop a range of agricultural and horticultural science skills at NZQA Level 2 and 3, including researching a range of techniques to improve plant production, demonstrating knowledge of factors which influence plant growth, recognising materials and conditions associated with horticultural production and maintaining a documented work record of horticultural activities. This course further introduces students to some aspects of nursery production which include but are not limited to: plant identification by its phenotype and binomial nomenclature, plant propogation techniques and a range of growing media.

Some students will also further develop their understanding and skills related to farming activities. This is through an external course offered offsite by Primary ITO.

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: 42 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 42 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 561 v5
NZQA Info
Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 2765 v7
NZQA Info
Plant trees or shrubs
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19112 v3
NZQA Info
Check and report on livestock
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 23781 v2
NZQA Info
Grow and pot up plants from stem cuttings
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24832 v2
NZQA Info
Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24833 v2
NZQA Info
Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27708 v2
NZQA Info
Describe sexual and asexual plant propagation and propagation methods
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29499 v2
NZQA Info
Identify a range of plants by botanical and common name, and their basic features
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31656 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 42
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.