What we will learn?
This course continues to build on the skills and knowledge covered at year 9 and 10. In 2024, L1 Ag will be based on practical and academic studies. The courses are designed to prepare students who are interested in studying agriculture through the senior school and to teach valuable practical skills. Students may be offered a selection of the following units based on availability and time.
This course continues to build on the skills and knowledge covered at year 9 and 10. In 2024, L1 Ag will be based on practical and academic studies. The courses are designed to prepare students who are interested in studying agriculture through the senior school and to teach valuable practical skills. Students may be offered a selection of the following units based on availability and time.
How is the course assessed? |
Achievement Standards |
Life Processes and management in primary production
Factors that influence the purpose and location of primary production.
Soil properties and how they are managed in a primary production system.
Sustainability considerations that influence primary production management practices.
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Internal 6 Credits
Internal 5 Credits
External 5 Credits
External 4 Credits
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Previous Study
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Next Steps:
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Possible Vocational Pathways
- Raising and working with animals
- Planting, growing, researching and harvesting plants and crops
- Designing, building and maintaining agricultural facilities
- Driving tractors and agricultural machinery
- Doing physical work, and working with your hands
- Working with tools, machinery and equipment
- Working in agricultural support industries, e.g. product supply and retail, animal healthcare, irrigation support