Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L2 Agriculture and Horticulture 2B

AGH2B Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

We recommend that you achieve 14 credits in Science at Level 1, or higher. However, if you are really keen and are willing to work hard, we will consider you.

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Course Overview

Semester B
Safe operation of a Quad bike- this Unit Standard looks at the legal requirements and the safe operation of a quad bike.

Safe Operation of a Motorcycle - this Unit Standard looks at the legal requirements and the safe operation of a motorcycle.

Stock Care and Management Practices- this Achievement Standard looks at animal behaviours and how we can reduce stress and improve efficiency in carrying out management practices. Students can focus on their chosen livestock and find out how tasks such as mustering, tailing, walking cows to the shed, drenching etc are carried out to be efficient but also reduce stress on the animals.

Management Practices to Influence Animal Growth and Development- This Achievement Standard looks at different management practices and how they can be used to alter animal growth and development and how this affects farmer profit. For example how unfavourable environmental conditions are managed- using feed, timing, and/or placement to reduce the effects. It has an external exam so it will be optional.

Learning Areas:

Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), Science - Pūtaiao

Pathway

NCEA L3 Sustainable Marine Science

Career Pathways

Agricultural Technician, Statistician, Arborist, Automotive Technician, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biosecurity Officer, Butcher, Farm Assistant, Science Technician, Crop Worker, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Forestry Scientist, Groundsperson, Health and Safety Adviser, Nursery Grower/Worker, Packhouse Worker

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will require a 1B5 book

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