Level 2 - Primary Industries
Course Description
As part of the application process, you must fill in this form. Your place on the course will be confirmed at the start of 2024.
New Zealand primary industries are continually seeking youth that have experience and understanding in practical skills associated with agricultural and horticultural concepts. Employment shortages in these industries are a real issue and are often associated with why businesses are successful or not. Post-school pathways in these industries are always being critiqued, reviewed and improved to entice people into relevant industries of interest. Being such an integral part of our economy the New Zealand primary industries offer many opportunities for the practical-based learner, offering hand- on approach to learning skills and supporting pathways into management and leadership.
This course is designed for students who have a more practical based learning style and who intends to go into primary industries when leaving school. It is a unit standard based course, so NCEA endorsed grades are not available. Extensive use is made of Owl Farm to support student learning. Units of work include fencing knots and tools used, checking and reporting on livestock including cattle breeding and understanding weather maps and concepts. Students will also be involved in the pruning and harvesting of grapes and pine trees.
Course objectives:
- To learn practical skills associated with agriculture and other primary industries.
- To provide students an opportunity to gain Level 2 NCEA internally assessed credits.
- To provide a pathway for students who enjoy practical learning.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Course Specific Costs
$90 (approximately) - consumables and resources
$250 - Optional additional practical courses (chain saw, fork lift, tractor)
Pathway
This course leads directly onto Level 3 primary industries and is strongly recommended to students considering a career in the primary industries, but would prefer a more practical course than that offered by the endorsed Level 2 agricultural and horticultural science course.
Assessment Information
The standards are subject to change based on student interest, expiration of standards and accreditation.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
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Demonstrate knowledge of how cows produce milk
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Check and report on livestock
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Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation
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Describe weather, climate and micro-climate characteristics, and interpret weather maps for a primary industry operation
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Perform calculations in a primary industry context
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Describe breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle
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Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage
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Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types
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Open and close beehives under close supervision
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Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.