Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
NCEA Level 3 Farming Skills
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Simpson.
This internally assessed course builds on the Level 1 agriculture course for students who may be going on to work or study in the agriculture or horticulture sectors. Students create their own course of study, selected from the Southern Institute of Technology - Telford STAR programme, from the categories below.
- General Agriculture
- Dairy
- Deer
- Cattle
- Sheep
- Farm Dogs
- Agri-chemicals and Plant Pest Control
- Beekeeping
- Equine
- Horticulture
All Unit Standards are internally assessed. Individual programmes are approximately 16 credits.
Recommended Prior Learning
NCEA Level 1 Literacy and a good level of reading comprehension and writing to enable students to work independently from workbooks.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is recommended students attend the Agricultural Field Days Term 2 at a cost of approximate cost $35.00. Other field trips may be required, these will be planned as needed and all costs kept to a minimum. This course is also supported with STAR funding.
laptop, ringbinder, blue & black pens, highlighter A4 lined refill
Pathway Tags
dairy farmer, forestry contractor, horticultural worker, vet nurse, Amenity Horticulture, Fruit Production, Vegetable Production, Nursery Production, Viticulture, Floristry, Landscaping, Horticultural Consultant, Science technician, Crop Production Manager, Forestry, Marketing Manager, Orchard Manager, Insectary Manager, Vegetable Farm Manager, Quality Controller,
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.
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