Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Belinda Stringer
Recommended Background: Students need to have studied Agriculture at Year 9 and/or Year 10.
Content: Semester 1 – students will manage a group of 6 pigs as an enterprise and learn about ruminant and monogastric nutritional requirements. They will also learn about management of the vineyard, soils, broad acre cropping and pests and diseases of crops.
Semester 2 – Students will assist with the management of the Merino Wethers, conduct animal production trials, and learn about animal health and pests and diseases. Depending on the season, they may also be involved in crop trials.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
Semester 1: Students will be assessed on;
- Practical work
- SHE task
- Test
- Trial and written report
Semester 2: Students will be assessed on;
- Practical work
- SHE task
- Test
- Trial and written report
- Assessment Type 1: Agricultural Reports
- Assessment Type 2: Applications – Investigations