Horticulture - NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Brownlee.
This course combines Horticulture theory with practice.
The range of topics are:
- Establishment and maintenance of gardens
- Weed control by physical means
- Plant classification and naming
- Propagation plants using different methods
- Propagating plants by cuttings
This course leads onto Level 3 Horticulture and then into different horticultural fields such as Amenity, Arboriculture, Landscape design and Landscape construction at tertiary level. This course will also gives students a good level of horticultural knowledge and skills so they can go into employment.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 or Year 11 Level 1 Horticulture, Agriculture Science students can also approach the HOD AgHort
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 28 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Landscaper, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Orchard Farmer/Manager,