11AGH

NCEA Level 1 Agriculture

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Grace.

This course develops students’ knowledge of primary production practices in New Zealand and the impact on our environment.

Students will study aspects of livestock and soil management which will include opportunities to develop particular practical farming skills. Students also explore the reasons for the location of New Zealand's primary industries and the importance behind environmentally sustainable farming practices.

Topics Covered

- Livestock life processes and management practices

- Geographic distribution of primary production in New Zealand

- Develop practical skills used in agricultural production

- Understand how soil properties are managed in primary production systems

- Sustainability considerations that influence primary production management practices

Wairarapa College Farm 2021 - Ewes and lambs on chicory after docking

Recommended Prior Learning

It would be beneficial if the student has completed several of the Agricultural courses offered in the Junior Curriculum.

- Practical Agriculture

- Happy, Healthy Livestock

- Grow Local, Sell Global


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2B8 Hard cover notebook and device.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91929 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 6
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE