Agriculture and Horticulture Department

This science based course is best suited to those students who have a general interest in farming and wish to learn more about the Agricultural Industry and the exciting career opportunities that it offers.

Students will carry out practical and theory work in the context of animal and crop production, management practices, soil types and their properties, ATV and motor cycle riding skills.

Some students will have the opportunity to attend the ‘Window to Dairying’ careers information day during term one and the Fieldays during term two.

Prerequisite:
Students should have completed a successful year of Year 10 Science, have a keen interest in farming and want to learn more about the Agricultural Industry. Those not meeting the prerequisite may seek approval from the HOD.

TOPICS
Title	Number	Level	Int/Ext	No. of Credits
Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers	US 22174	2	Int	5
Demonstrate knowledge of crop production	US 15	2	Int	2
Demonstrate knowledge of pasture production	US 16	2	Int	4
Demonstrate knowledge of how cows milk	US 18192	2	Int	2
Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle associated with milking	US 18191	2	Int	3
Describe livestock management and livestock physiology important to this management	Ag/Hort Science AS 90154	1	Ext	4
Demonstrate knowledge in the safe operation of a motorcycle and ATV	US 19057	2	Int	4
Ride an ATV on flat country in a predetermined situation	US 19056	2	Int	4
TOTAL				32

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