Contents ! ! 2 - Napier Girls' High School

Science: Horticulture 12HOR 2012 WHAT WILL I LEARN? Basic gardening techniques Plant propagation Plant and soil structure Hydroponics Tractor and ATV driving (External provider) HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? 10 Level 2 Unit Standards 6 internally assessed make up 36 credits 4 externally assessed (provided by EIT) make up 14 credits WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE? Level 1 Science or 18 credits in Level 1 Alternative Science WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO? Cadetships in Horticulture. WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS? Nil WHO COULD TELL ME MORE? Mr Otto, your Science teacher CODE AS/US LEVEL HORTICULTURE LEVEL 2 CREDIT INT/EXT 829 2803 20556 21027 22174 22177 24552 19044 24554 24557 US2 Use correct botanical nomenclature when writing plant names 5 Internal US2 Maintain a documented work record of horticultural activities 5 Internal US2 Demonstrate elementary plant propagation 10 Internal US2 Plant and care for bedding plants and herbaceous perennials 10 Internal US2 Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers 4 Internal US2 Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of plants 5 Internal US2 Check and drive a basic wheel tractor on flat terrain 5 External US2 Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use 2 External US2 Ride on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on flat terrain 4 External US2 Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of an ATV 3 External 26