Agriculture and Horticulture Department

This Science based course combines horticultural theory with practice. It is best suited to students who have an interest in Horticulture and wish to learn more about the Horticulture Industry and the exciting career opportunities that it offers.

Prerequisite: Students should have completed a successful year of Year 11 Science, Horticulture, Agriculture, Floriculture, or Environmental improvement, and have a keen interest in Horticulture and want to learn more about the Horticulture industry. Those not meeting the prerequisite may seek approval from the HOD.

TOPICS
Title	Number	Level	Int/Ext	No. of Credits
Explain the principles of environmental control in a primary production system	US 7081	2	Int	4
Explain principles of soil properties in a primary production system	US 9769	2	Int	4
Describe modification of plant propagation to improve productivity	AHS 2.4	2	Ext	4
Examine and redesign a landscaped area	HS 2.7	2	Int	4
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of plants	US 22177	2	Int	5
Demonstrate knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles	US 22178	2	Int	5
TOTAL				26

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