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.