Ashburton College Ashburton College

NCEA Level 2 Primary ITO Trades Management

12AHM
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Driver.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Agriculture Horticulture Academy and through interview with Primary Industry Training Organisation staff member and Agriculture Department staff.

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

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




			


				






    

        
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.