Assessment Specifications
Level 1 Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2023
General information
Domain |
Agricultural and Horticultural Science |
Method of assessment |
Written examination |
Standards |
The assessment will be available to candidates in paper or digital format. Further information about digital external assessments can be found on the Digital Assessment: NCEA Online page.
Language and task structure changes will be made to all 3 standards for Level 1 to improve the intent of the task and better support student responses. Questions that have started with the words "Describe" or "Explain" etc may be replaced with direct question words such as "How" or "Why". The change will not affect the content being taught.
Equipment
Calculators are permitted.
Specific information for individual achievement standards
Standard |
90919 |
Title |
Demonstrate knowledge of soil management practices |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of soil properties, texture, and structure, as well as soil management practices.
Standard |
90921 |
Title |
Demonstrate knowledge of livestock management practices |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
5 |
Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of a range of livestock management practices.
Standard |
90924 |
Title |
Demonstrate knowledge of horticultural plant management practices and related plant physiology |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
5 |
Candidates will be expected to have an understanding of seed bed preparation.