NCEA Level 2 L2 Primary ITO Agriculture
L2PITO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr C. Boyce.
Recommended Prior LearningPlaces 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.
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.
Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science
Career PathwaysAgricultural Technician, Statistician, Arborist, 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
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.