11AGP

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

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 41
Internal Assessed Credits: 41
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 6400 v8
NZQA Info

Manage first aid in an emergency situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6401 v7
NZQA Info

Provide first aid


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6402 v9
NZQA Info

Provide basic life support


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19112 v3
NZQA Info

Check and report on livestock


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19116 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21556 v3
NZQA Info

Control weeds under supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24822 v2
NZQA Info

Install wooden battens for fencing


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24832 v2
NZQA Info

Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24833 v2
NZQA Info

Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24834 v2
NZQA Info

Replace a broken post and repair a broken wire in fences


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31656 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 41
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