NCEA Level 2 L2 Primary ITO Agriculture
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Boyce.
Students who are selected for this course will have 30 days 'on farm' experience (1 day per week during school terms). As they work at their placements, students will be completing practical based unit standards as well as their L2AGH classwork. As part of the placement students will have a supervised study period during the school week to catch up on work missed or complete necessary paperwork. Students must keep up an 80% attendance record and pass a minimum of 40 PITO credits to attain the Trades Academy qualification.
Recommended Prior Learning
Places in this course are limited. Students wishing to be part of this programme must apply using the appropriate application form at the end of Year 11. Students will be interviewed once applications have closed. Successful students will have completed NCEA Level 1 including L1AGH, have a work placement pre organized and have real passion for the Primary Sector (looking to future employment). Students must take L2 AGH as well as L2 PITO.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
• Students will be supplied with all workbooks to complete.
• Students in this course will receive course related equipment costs (if any) up to the value of $700.00.
Pathway
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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Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed
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Check and report on livestock
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Assist with handling and treatment of 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 hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of primary industry workers
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Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under direct supervision
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Install wooden battens for fencing
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Replace a broken post and repair a broken wire in fences
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Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices in a primary industry operation
Disclaimer
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans. Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year. These can include:
- Student demand
- Staff availability
- Resourcing
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used. If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.