Agriculture

 AGRICULTURE STAGE 6 COURSE DESCRIPTION

CATEGORY A

Course No: 15010

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 (HSC)

Course Description

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. This is an 'on-farm', environment-oriented course.

The Year 12 course builds upon the Year 11 course. It examines the complexity and scientific principles of the components of agricultural production. It places greater emphasis on farm management to maximise productivity and environmental sustainability. The Farm Product Study is used as a basis for analysing and addressing social, environmental and economic issues as they relate to sustainability.

Main Topics Covered

Year 11

Overview (15%)

The Farm Case Study (25%)

Plant Production (30%)

Animal Production (30%)

HSC Course

Core (80%)

(Plant/Animal Production 50% + Farm Product Study 30%)

Elective (20%)

Choose ONE of the following electives to study:

Agri-food, Fibre and Fuel Technologies

Climate Challenge

Farming for the 21st Century

Particular Course Requirements

Practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 30% of both the Year 11 and Year 12 course time.