Board Developed Course
Link to NESA Stage 6 Subject Syllabus
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of Stage 5 Science
A general interest in Science and
particularly Agriculture
Exclusions: Nil
Cost: Excursion and fieldtrip expenses
Course Description:
The Stage 6 Agriculture course is designed to develop student’s knowledge and understanding about the production and marketing of both animal and plant products. Students will also develop the associated skills and responsible attitudes that are necessary to manage and market these products in a sustainable manner.
Main Topics Covered:
Preliminary Course: HSC Course
Overview (15%) Plant/Animal production (50%)
The farm case study (25%) Farm product study (30%)
Plant production (30%) Elective (20%)
Animal production (30%)
Particular Course Requirements:
For the Preliminary course:
120 indicative hours are required to complete the course
practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 30% of course time.
For the HSC course:
The Preliminary course is a prerequisite
120 indicative hours are required to complete the course practical experiences should occupy a minimum of 30% of course time.
External Assessment:
Suggested components and weightings for the internal assessment of the Preliminary course.
Mandatory components and weightings for the internal assessment of the HSC course.
The HSC examination specifications, which describe the format of the external HSC examination.
Employment / University Opportunities:
Agronomy, agricultural research and technology, farm supply companies, commodity traders, multinational companies, rural finance and food processing companies such as Bega Cheese.