L2HORT

L2 Primary Production Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Wilson.

Agricultural and Horticultural Science is the study of primary production. It covers the interconnectedness of all aspects of the production of a primary product, which include people, soils, water, climate, husbandry, economics, plants and animals.

Ākonga will learn about on-site decisions as well as the off-site considerations that influence the production of primary products. There is a strong emphasis on environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability, and a focus on innovation in response to economic and environmental challenges.

This course focuses on the primary industries in which there are huge opportunities for young people in New Zealand.  This is an Agricultural and Horticultural science course which focuses on primary production in New Zealand and its environmental effects. There is a growing need for graduates in the industry and it is expected that in 2027 there will be over 30,000 workers with post school qualifications needed in this area. 

The subject provides valuable opportunities for hands-on practical work that will help ākonga appreciate the growing environment.

Required Prior Learning

Minimum entry requirement is L1 Achievement Standard in Science, or successful completion of L1HORT, or at the discretion of HOD Science.


Subject Costs

Seeds, fertilizer and potting mix. $30

Subject Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91289 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.1 - Carry out an extended practical agricultural or horticultural investigation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91292 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how management practices influence plant growth and development in NZ commercial production
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91293 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91298 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0