12AGH

NCEA Level 2 Agriculture

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Grace.

This course develops students’ knowledge of how primary production practices can be manipulated to increase yields on New Zealand farms and understand how these production practices affect the environment.

Students will study livestock growth and development. This will involve a practical component from effectively handling livestock to administering a range of animal health treatments. Students will also gain an understanding of techniques used to modify plant production and the environmental impacts of farming systems and how farmers manage these.

Topics Covered

- New Zealand Plant Production

- Handling and treatment of livestock

- Livestock growth and development

- Assist with handling and moving livestock

- Environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product

Wairarapa College Farm - Cows in front of cattle yards 2022

Recommended Prior Learning

Completed NCEA level 1 Agriculture

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2B8 Hard cover notebook and device.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 19106 v3
NZQA Info
Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19114 v3
NZQA Info
Assist with handling and treatment of livestock
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91290 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques used to modify physical factors of the environment for NZ plant production
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91294 v3
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91298 v2
NZQA Info
Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE