Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Taupo-nui-a-Tia College

NCEA Level 2 Farming Skills

12FSK
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Simpson.

Recommended Prior Learning

NCEA Level 1 Literacy and a good level of reading comprehension and writing to enable students to work independently from workbooks.



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




Faculties:

Vocational Pathways


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Farming Skills

Career Pathways

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Farm Assistant


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


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.