Ashburton College Ashburton College

NCEA Level 2 Primary ITO Trades Academy

12AHA
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.

Faculties:

Agriculture


Career Pathways

Aeroplane Pilot, Beekeeper, Aquaculture Farmer, Farmer/Farm Manager, Deckhand, Fishing Skipper, Farm Assistant, Diver, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Fencer, Wool Classer, Forestry and Logging Worker, Hunter/Trapper



			


				






    

        
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.