11 Horticultural Science (11HRT)
Course Description
11 Horticultural Science
This course encourages you to build on what you learned in junior science and can prepare you for Biology and Earth Space Science courses at Level 2. It covers the interconnectedness of all aspects of the production of a primary product, which include people, soils, water, climate, husbandry, economics, and plants. Horticulture is a multidisciplinary subject that incorporates elements of kaitiakitanga, business, science, technology, innovation, and sustainability.
The course is a pathway into Level 2 Biology & Earth and Space Science.
Course Components
- Travelling to the Climate Action Campus each week to take part in practical horticultural work
- Learning about and carrying out plant propagation
- Undertaking practical garden maintenance work
- Understanding how a life process is managed in a primary production system
- Understanding how soil properties are managed
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
An exercise book for notes.
Boots or gumboots for practical work in the garden.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Internal - 18 creditsExternal - 5 credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Undertake general garden maintenance
NZQA Info
Identify containers, materials, plants, and tools used in plant propagation
NZQA Info
Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system