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Level 3 - 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 the 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 hands-on approaches to learning skills and supporting pathways into management and leadership. 

This course is designed for students who intend to go into practical based primary industries when leaving school, not necessarily tertiary education. It is a unit standard based course so does not count towards university entrance, however students will gain credits towards NCEA Level 3. Units of work include animal anatomy and physiology, farm working dogs, honey bees and livestock reproductive processes. Extensive use is made of Owl Farm to support student learning.

Course objectives:

  • To learn practical skills associated with agriculture and other primary industries
  • To provide students an opportunity to gain Level 3 NCEA internally assessed unit standards credits
  • To provide a pathway for students who enjoy practical learning


Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Specific Costs

$80 (approximately) - consumables
$250 - optional additional courses (chain saw, forklift, tractor)

Pathway

Level 3 primary industries prepares students for employment or further study within agriculture and horticulture industries. It is highly recommended for students wishing to pursue a career in these field but would prefer an option that is more practically oriented than Level 3 NCEA agricultural and horticultural science.

Assessment Information

These 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: 33
Internal Assessed Credits: 33
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 18 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 572 v6
NZQA Info

Describe electric fencing components and systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19111 v3
NZQA Info

Describe the types, breeds, uses, and health requirements of farm dogs


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24624 v2
NZQA Info

Describe cattle genetics and selection


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27210 v2
NZQA Info

Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and control


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28971 v2
NZQA Info

Describe livestock reproductive processes and practices


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30798 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of bees, the bee life cycle and adult bee behaviour patterns


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 33
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.