12AGP

NCEA Level 2 Practical Agriculture

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Grace.

The programme aims to ensure that at the end of the two years of study learners have a combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge that will enable them to continue to make informed choices about their career options in the primary sector.

Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to obtain entry level roles in the primary sector.

Safe work practices aim to equip students with the skills required to safely complete the practical production standards and ensure that learners maintain personal safety in a primary production workplace. Health and wellbeing is also embedded in the programme.

After 2 years of study, if all the correct units are completed to a satisfactory standard. The student will gain a National Qualification - New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industries Skills (Level 2).

Wairarapa College Farm - A student learning how to operate a digger 2022

Recommended Prior Learning

Must have taken Level 1 Practical 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: 31 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 31 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 561 v5
NZQA Info
Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 2765 v7
NZQA Info
Plant trees or shrubs
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
U.S. 19152 v3
NZQA Info
Assist with the preparation and handling of lambs for docking
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24630 v4
NZQA Info
Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under direct supervision
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30211 v1
NZQA Info
Dag and ring crutch sheep with prepared equipment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31657 v1
NZQA Info
Describe water supply system components and tools, and assemble a simple water supply system
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 31
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