Contents

1. 1 COURSE TITLE:
2. 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
3. 3 WHAT WILL I LEARN?
4. 4 WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DONE ALREADY?
5. 5 ASSESSMENT OUTLINE:
6. 6 ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS:
   1. 6.1 Late Work

COURSE TITLE:

Level 1 Agriculture

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Level 1 Agriculture/ Horticulture will explore many aspects of Agriculture including a study of soils, crops/pastures and livestock management. There will be an opportunity to learn and practice a variety of basic skills. The course provides the background needed to study Agriculture or Agribusiness at the higher levels.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DONE ALREADY?

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE:

Agricultural and Horticultural Science  Level 1 Choose the 1/2 externals plus 3 or 4 internals for 19-20 credits				lit	num
90918 AS 1.1	Carry out a practical agricultural or horticultural investigation	4 credits	internal		Y
90157 AS 1.2	Demonstrate practical skills used in agricultural or horticultural production	4 credits	internal
90920 AS 1.4	Demonstrate knowledge of the geographic distribution of agricultural and horticultural primary production in New Zealand	3 credits	internal	Y
90160 AS 1.5	Demonstrate knowledge of the impact on the environment of primary production management practices	3 credits	internal
90155 AS 1.7	Demonstrate knowledge of pasture/crop management practices	4 credits	Internal
90919 AS 1.3	Demonstrate knowledge of soil management practices	4 credits	external	Y
90921 AS 1.6	Demonstrate knowledge of livestock management practices	5 credits	external	Y
		19-20 credits	Select 3-4 internal 2 External
Possible alternative standards for those interested in Horticulture
90922 AS 1.8	Design a landscape plan that reflects user requirements	3 credits	internal
90923	Demonstrate knowledge of basic plant propagation techniques	4 credits	internal	Y
90924	Demonstrate knowledge of horticultural plant management practices and related plant physiology	5 credits	external	Y

 

 

ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS:

It is vital that you read and understand the rules relating to NCEA in the Student Handbook.  The following rules are emphasized here:

Late Work

Work submitted late for the internally assessed standards will not be marked.  

If you have a genuine reason why you are unable to submit work by the due date or are unable to take part in an assessment on the set day, then you are able to apply for an extension.  This should occur prior to the due date/date of assessment, not after.  Approach your subject teacher and make your case.  Read the NCEA Student Handbook for more detail.

Authenticity and Appeals

These issues are dealt with by the college’s assessment procedures.  Essentially all work must be your own.  If you copy anything from the internet or a book, you must attribute the source of the work. Do not claim it as your own! You have the right to appeal a grade if you consider you have been treated unfairly. Read your NCEA Student Handbook for details. 

WHERE DOES THIS COURSE LEAD?

L1 Agriculture provides a background for further study. At Year 12, the follow on courses will be Agriculture and Agribusiness depending on interest. Students will need to pass Level 1 standards to take part in Level 2 courses. These could come from Science, English and Maths

http://www.mtaspiring.school.nz/academic-programmes-enrolment/curriculum-documents

INDICATIVE COSTS:

You will be expected to purchase L1 Agriculture workbook. These will be ordered by the school and you will be invoiced for the cost (approx. $30). These are used for both classwork and homework.