NCEA Level 1 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.
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.
Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to obtain entry level roles in the primary sector.
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).
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After selecting this course. The students will go through an interview process as there is a limited number of spaces.
Recommended Prior Learning
Having taken both 'Practical Agriculture' and 'Healthy, Happy Livestock' from our junior curriculum will be of benefit to the student.
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.
External
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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Check and report on livestock
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Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation
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Control weeds under supervision
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Install wooden battens for fencing
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Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage
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Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types
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Replace a broken post and repair a broken wire in fences
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Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation
Disclaimer
COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE