AGRICULTURE 23S - Semester
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Hanlon.
Agriculture: Animals and the land
This course provides an introduction to livestock agricultural science and explores how agriculture impacts the NZ environment.
- Livestock anatomy, attributes and features
- Livestock reproductive techniques and features
- Impacts of animals on the land
Students may select from the industry-based or theoretical standards that are related to agriculture and will NOT complete all of the standards listed below. Usually 2 standards will be selected and students can expect to attempt a maximum of 8 credits.
Future Possibilities
This course lead well into Agriculture/Horticulture/Viticulture industry training courses, or entry level positions within the associated industries.
Please note: This course may run in conjunction a combined AGS/HTS depending on student enrolment numbers. In this case a combination of Agricultural and Horticultural standards will be assessed. These may come from Primary Industry unit standards or Agricultural and Horticultural Science Achievement Standards
Recommended Prior Learning
Students are required to have gained 10 Level 1 Literacy credits and it is recommended that they have gained at least 12 credits in Level 1 Science achievement standards.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info