Ashburton College Ashburton College

NCEA Level 1 AgHort Academy

AGR102
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. List.

Content/Skills:

  • Soils
  • Pastures/Crops
  • Livestock Production
  • Practical Skills
  • 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.

Faculties:

Agriculture


Pathway

NCEA Level 2 AgHort Academy, NCEA Level 2 AgHort Management

Career Pathways

Aeroplane Pilot, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Deckhand, Fishing Skipper, Farm Assistant, Diver, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Fencer, Wool Classer, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Hunter/Trapper, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative


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.










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.