12PIN

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.

Total Credits Available: 43
Internal Assessed Credits: 43
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 561 v5
NZQA Info

Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
U.S. 19112 v3
NZQA Info

Check and report on livestock


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19116 v4
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19138 v3
NZQA Info

Describe weather, climate and micro-climate characteristics, and interpret weather maps for a primary industry operation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19143 v3
NZQA Info

Perform calculations in a primary industry context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24623 v3
NZQA Info

Describe breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24832 v2
NZQA Info

Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24833 v2
NZQA Info

Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30783 v1
NZQA Info

Open and close beehives under close supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31656 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 43
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.