Level 3 Agricultural Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Lahey, Mrs E. Power.
Year 13 Agricultural Science - In this course, ākonga will delve deeper into the role that Agriculture and Horitculture plays in Aotearoa, by looking at the production and marketing of primary industry products, as well as the environmental impact.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have 12 credits from Level 2 Agricultural Science. Students will also be accepted if they have 12 credits from Level 2 Biology or Level 2 English.
Pathway
N/A
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Describe methods for maintaining on-farm livestock health and health problems of livestock
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the production process meets market requirements for a New Zealand primary product(s)
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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