11PRI

Year 11 Primary Industries

Course Description

New Zealand is a country whose wealth depends mainly on the animal and plant products derived from its primary production. Students will use Agricultural and Horticultural Science knowledge and skills to be able to make informed decisions that enhance and sustain primary production for future generations. Students will explore what is grown and where in New Zealand and why they are grown/produced there. Students will explore concepts such as livestock health, nutrition and reproduction and how they impact the production of your product. As part of this unit, they will visit a farm to see these concepts in action. Students will also gain practical skills applicable for the primary sector such as wire knots, setting up temporary electric fences, preparing a seed bed for sowing, planting seedlings, setting up and using spray packs.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:Explore this content:
  • Working with others
  • Apply environmental knowledge and concepts to the primary industry.
  • Self management in a safe environment
  • Using knowledge and skills to understand the different perspectives, rethink long standing ideas and consider alternative management practices.
  • Planning and organising
  • Apply environmental knowledge to meet producer needs, resolve their issues, and protect New Zealand’s primary production.
  • Practical skills related to primary industries


 

Resources Required

1 x 2B5 exercise book

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 4
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91931 v3
NZQA Info

Agricultural and Horticultural Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of environmental sustainability in primary production management practices


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