NCEA Level 2 Primary ITO Trades Academy
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Driver.
Content/Skills:
- Animals and animal handling skills, plants and horticulture skills;
- Farm safety;
- Crop production; and
- One day per week work experience in an agricultural sector of the student's choice.
There may also be the opportunity for some students to do a two-day tractor and three-day chainsaw course which is worth an extra Credits.
This course does not lead to a University Entrance approved subject.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
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Plant trees or shrubs
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Maintain a documented work record for a primary industry operation
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Describe safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle associated with milking
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Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed
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Describe the activities and identify the hazards in a wool shed during shearing from a farm perspective
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Demonstrate knowledge of factors which influence plant growth
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Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under direct supervision
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Demonstrate basic wheel tractor driving on flat ground under close supervision
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Operate a basic tractor on flat terrain under close supervision
Pathway Tags
dairy farmer, forestry contractor, horticultural worker, vet nurse, Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, Nursery Production, Viticulture, Floristry, Landscaping, Horticultural Consultant, Science technician, Crop Production Manager, Forestry, Marketing Manager, Orchard Manager, Insectary Manager, Vegetable Farm Manager, Quality Controller,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.