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Vertical Farming - Digital Technology and Horticultural

Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Ms R. Eveleigh.

Be at the cutting edge of food, and embark on a journey of innovation by merging digital technology and agricultural studies to ensure future farming excellence!

Step into a realm where cutting-edge technology meets sustainable agriculture in our captivating course. Rise above and uncover the secrets of vertical farming, where crops defy gravity and yields soar. Delve into the realm of agri-tech automation, from intelligent planting to self-monitoring ecosystems.

Mighty Microgreens, Major Impact: Dive into the world of microgreens and learn to cultivate these miniature nutritional powerhouses, while crafting tomorrow's farms

Are you ready to plant the seeds of change, automate cultivation, and harvest innovation? Join us in cultivating a greener, more tech-driven future!

Pathway

Curriculum Areas

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91051 v4
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 1.8 - Demonstrate understanding of how different disciplines influence a technological development
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91928 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91930 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how soil properties are managed in a primary production system
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 6
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.

We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.

Course context or content may change by the start of the year.

Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses. 

All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module  (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).

All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.