Agriculture Horticulture - Working the Land
11AGH Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs B. Dyer.
Recommended Prior LearningNone needed, however, having rural experience is a benefit.
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.
Native marine fish and Tikanga practices - a look at the fish in the Hauraki gulf, a look at how important they are to Maori, the environment they like to live in and the food they prefer
Odd jobs on the farm
Gardening
An opportunity for those who are interested to complete an achievement standard in a topic they choose.
Term 4
Completion of Units
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.
Agriculture - Skilled to work, Agriculture Horticulture Trades Academy, Commercial Production (Ag and Hort), Practical Agriculture
Agricultural careers, Horticultural careers both on farm or those in support of the industry such as marketers, transport, processers, scientists, engineers, consultants
Career PathwaysAgricultural Technician, Statistician, 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, Animal Care Attendant, Dog Trainer, Veterinarian, Pet Groomer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Chemist, Aquaculture Farmer, Zookeeper, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1B8 book, plus at least two blue pens (named)
Gumboot socks
You are welcome to bring your own overalls and gumboots