AGR103

NCEA Level 1 AgHort Management

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. List.

Content/Skills:

  • Soils;
  • Pastures/crops;
  • Livestock production;
  • Practical skills; and
  • Environmental impact.


This subject will lead to a UE approved subject.


Field Trips:

Two days on practical skills.

There may also be the opportunity for some students to do a two-day course on farm bike use and safety, which is worth extra unit standard credits.


Recommended Prior Learning

Through interview with Primary Industry Training Organisation Staff member and Agriculture Department staff.

This subject takes up 2 columns on the timetable (count for 2 subjects) and is designed for those students who wish to work in the primary industry sector on leaving school.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

This course is funded by the Primary Industry Training Organisation. However, each student will need to provide a 1B8 exercise book for recording information.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 19138 v3
NZQA Info
Describe weather, climate and micro-climate characteristics, and interpret weather maps for a primary industry operation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19145 v3
NZQA Info
Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of primary industry workers
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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. 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: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.