NCEA Level 2 Agricultural Science
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Miss M. Ashford.
Students will develop their understanding of current Livestock practices in New Zealand including reproductive techniques and the environmental impact of primary production practices. Students will learn about livestock behavior and how to handle and treat livestock and the key factors affecting livestock growth.
Students will be given optional courses to develop practical skills such as fencing.
As part of this course students also have the opportunity to enroll on the L2 PITO Agriculture course. This is skills based trade academy where students are out on the farm one day a week and will learn practical skills such as setting up fences and irrigation and the movement and treatment of livestock. There are 20 credits available form this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices.
Factors affecting growth & development in Livestock
Assist with handling and treatment of livestock.
Term 2
Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
Factors affecting growth & development in Livestock
Term 3
Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product.
Factors affecting growth & development in Livestock
Recommended Prior Learning
L1SAGH - not compulsory but students will do better if they have a good foundation knowledge form Level 1
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Plant trees or shrubs
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Assist with handling and treatment of livestock
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Identify and interpret agrichemical product information, and describe safety procedures when working with agrichemicals
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices
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Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product
Pathway Tags
Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Beekeeper, Aquaculture Farmer, Arborist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Dairy Farmer, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Fencer, Forestry Scientist, Hunter/Trapper, Landscaper, Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative, Nursery Grower/Worker, Quarantine Officer, Shearer, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Assistant, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker,