Agriculture - NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Brownlee.
This course will continue to develop and extend students practical skills and knowledge Agricultural industry at Level 3.
This is a flexible course and changes every year, depending on the co-hort of students, and what they have done in Level 2 and where they are planning to go.
Some of the topics that can be covered at Level 3 are:
- Rural pest animals and their control
- Weed identification and control
If students finish the work above there are more Level 3 papers available.
Students who complete this course should be ready to gain employment or continue to study at a tertiary provider.
Recommended Prior Learning
AGR 7 recommended, approval from HOD of Agriculture and Horticulture Department. Do not need NCEA L2
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and control
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02
NZQA Info
Describe rural pest animals, monitoring and control operations in New Zealand
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02
NZQA Info
Prepare and use traps to control rural pest animals
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02
Pathway Tags
Agricultural Technician, Statistician, Arborist, Automotive Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Butcher, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Crop Worker, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker,