Level 3 Animal & Plant Science (3APS)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Stephens, Mr W. Barker.
Primary industries and the associated Agri-businesses that are of considerable importance to New Zealand’s economy include Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture and Seafood. Agri-Business relates to the business model that makes this industry such a success in New Zealand. Students with a keen interest in exploring careers in these areas or who are looking for a subject to complement their studies in the Biological Sciences or Economics, then Animal and Plant Science will be an excellent choice. Each student will be assessed in approximately 20 credits from the menu of standards available.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.1 - Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.2 - Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how market forces affect supply of and demand for New Zealand primary products
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the production process meets market requirements for a New Zealand primary product(s)
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 3.5 - Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
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SCHL - Agriculture and Horticulture
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.