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2 unit
Year 11 and 12
Category
Board Developed Course
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
120 per year
Course Outline
Course Outline
The Year 11 Course incorporates the study of the interactions between the components of agricultural production, marketing and management, while giving consideration to the issue of sustainability of the farming system.
The HSC Course builds upon the Year 11 Course. It examines the complexity and scientific principles of the components of agricultural production, but places a greater emphasis on the place of the farm in the wider economic, environmental and social environment. The farm as a fundamental production unit provides a basis for analysing and addressing social, environmental and economic issues as they relate to sustainability, from national and international perspectives. This is achieved through the Farm Enterprise/Product Study.
Content
Content
Year 11 Course
Overview of Australian Agriculture (15%)
The Farm Case Study (25%)
Plant Production (30%)
Animal Production (30%)
HSC Course - Core Topics 80%
Plant/Animal Production (50%)
Farm Product Study (30%)
Elective (20%) – Choose one from following
Agri-food, Fibre and Fuel Technologies
Climate Challenge
Farming for the 21st Century
Recommendations
Who should do this course?
Students who are self-motivated, independent workers who have an interest in Agriculture, plants and animals.
Special Requirements & Equipment
Special Requirements & Equipment
What I need for this course?
Costs associated with excursions.
Exclusions
Exclusions
What you cannot do with this course?
None
This course is often chosen with
This course is often chosen with
In a variety of course, combinations.
Career options
How will this course help me in the future?
Students will develop transferable skills and knowledge for a career in Agriculture, including Agronomy, Research Science, Management, Consulting, Conservation, Animal Nutrition, Precision Ag, Merchandising and Contracting.
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