Agriculture Horticulture - Working the Land
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Dyer.
Do you want to gain practical skills which are recognised and are useful within the agriculture and horticulture industry? This combined Agriculture and Horticulture course will give you the basic skills needed to be able to succeed in the industry. You will have hands-on learning experiences, both on the school farm and in the Horticulture area. You will have your own garden throughout the year.
IF 11 AGH IS CHOSEN, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE 11 HORTICULTURE OR 11 AGRICULTURE AS THERE ARE CROSS OVERS.
This is a unit standards course and has essential learning for those wanting to take the Trades Academy course in Year 12. It is a benefit for students to live on a farm, but is not essential.
Students must have an interest in animals, machinery, gardening and not mind getting their hands and sometimes themselves dirty.
It is important that students show respect and maturity when on the farm and follow instructions this is for health and safety reasons as there are times when activities have an element of danger, particularly when students misuse tools or big machinery. If this guideline is not followed then the student will be asked to leave the class.
Course Overview
Term 1
Growing a garden from seed, 6 rows of vegetables grown to maturity
Understanding Gardening equipment and their purpose
Electric Fence installation
Term 2
Continuing with the vegetable garden
Tractor driving skills on the farm - learn about safety on a tractor and have time learning how to drive on flat terrain.
Working in the Primary Sector - learn about how to live and work on a farm with your employer, learn what skills will be needed while living on site.
Term 3
Careers in the Primary Sector - a look into pathways you can take when you leave school to be able to either work on a farm and become a manager or for other pathways within the primary sector.
Odd jobs on the farm
Gardening
Life Processes Assessment - this is based on an animal or plant of your choice. This is an Achievement Standard
Term 4
Completion of Units
Recommended Prior Learning
None needed, however, having rural experience is a benefit.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B8 book, plus at least two blue pens (named)
Gumboot socks
You are welcome to bring your own overalls and gumboots
Pathway
Agricultural careers, Horticultural careers both on farm or those in support of the industry such as marketers, transport, processers, scientists, engineers, consultants
Assessment Information
This is a hands on learning course. Students will gain Unit Standards, but do have the opportunity if they show that they are keen, to do a selected Achievement Standard course if there is time.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Prepare and sow outdoor seedbeds manually
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Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
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Demonstrate the social requirements for family living in a primary industry context
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Describe the opportunities, advantages, and disadvantages of primary industry employment
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Identify containers, materials, plants, and tools used in plant propagation
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Demonstrate basic wheel tractor driving on flat ground under close supervision
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how a life process is managed in a primary production system
Pathway Possibilities
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Landscaper, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker, Quarantine Officer, Orchard Farmer/Manager,