Agriculture - NCEA Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Brownlee.
This course is suitable for students who have a general interest in farming and wish to extend their knowledge of Agriculture. This course is the beginning of a career pathway in the Agricultural industry. This leads onto Agriculture Level 2 and Agriculture Level 3.
The main topics covered in this course are:
- Introduction to fencing - learning to tie fence knots & joins, and how to construct a fence, also learning about the tools and equipment used in fencing
-Learn about the employment opportunities available in the Primary Industry
- Nutrition, Hydration and Sleep for Primary Industry workers
- Learn about the main breeds & classes of cattle, how to identify them and what important records the farmer needs to keep to make the best decisions on farm.
No farming experience required. However, prior knowledge/ experience can be recognized.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will study the opportunities, advantages and disadvantages of primary industry employment
Introduction to fencing - learning the names of tools, and what they do, and how to look after them. Also students learn to join and tie off wire, eventually being able to build a small fence by themselves.
Term 2
Students will learn about hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of primary industry workers
Students will continue to refine their fencing skills
Term 3
Students will learn about the different breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle
If time we will move onto learning about the safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle associated with milking
Term 4
Students will finish constructing a fence on their own.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is an advantage to have taken Year 10 Horticulture
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Describe the opportunities, advantages, and disadvantages of primary industry employment
NZQA Info
Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of primary industry workers
Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-02, Week: 2023-05-02
NZQA Info
Describe breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle
Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-04, Week: 2023-05-04
NZQA Info
Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09
NZQA Info
Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types
Assessments:
Term: 2023-05-04, Week: 2023-05-04
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Describe safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle associated with milking
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,