2SAGR

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.

Total Credits Available: 32
Internal Assessed Credits: 28
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 2765 v7
NZQA Info

Plant trees or shrubs


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19114 v3
NZQA Info

Assist with handling and treatment of livestock


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27213 v2
NZQA Info

Identify and interpret agrichemical product information, and describe safety procedures when working with agrichemicals


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91293 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of livestock reproductive techniques in commercial production in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91294 v3
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of how NZ commercial management practices influence livestock growth and development


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91295 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of interactions between livestock behaviour and NZ commercial management practices


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91298 v2
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 2.10 - Report on the environmental impact of the production of a locally produced primary product


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 32
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0