AGR2

Agriculture - NCEA Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Brownlee.

This course continues to build on the knowledge and practical skills developed in Level 1 Agriculture.
The course is practically based and will involve farm experience.
The topics include:

- Nonelectric fence types

- Constructing an 8 wire fence  

- Features, attributes, identification and records for sheep

- Learn how cows produce milk
- Chainsaw safety and operation (external provider)

- Quad bike driving and safety (external provider)


Students that complete this course should be ready to gain employment or continue to study Agriculture Level 3 or at a tertiary provider.

There is also an opportunity for students that finish the work above to study some Level 3 standards. 


Course Overview

Term 1
Fencing
Nonelectric fence types and Constructing an 8 wire fence

Term 2
Features, attributes, identification and records for sheep and learn how cows produce milk

Term 3
Chainsaw safety and operation (external provider)

Quad bike driving and safety (external provider)

Recommended Prior Learning

Preferably AGR6, OR approval of the HOD of Agriculture and Horticulture Department.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 35 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 35 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 37 v6
NZQA Info
Install fencing wire

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02

U.S. 6916 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the rules relating to chainsaw use

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

U.S. 6917 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

U.S. 18192 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of how cows produce milk
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02

U.S. 24557 v5
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02

U.S. 24641 v2
NZQA Info
Describe the features, attributes, identification, and records for sheep
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24836 v3
NZQA Info
Describe nonelectric fences, fence support materials, and safe practices in fencing
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3

U.S. 27602 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate quad bike riding skills on flat ground under close supervision

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 35
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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