Course description:
Agriculture’s dynamic nature results from the increase in knowledge and the application of technology to the production, processing and marketing of products in complex national and international marketplaces. This complexity has political, social, ethical, economic and environmental implications for Australia. The majority of consumers are isolated from the production and processing of food and fibre.
This course provides students with an understanding of the relationships between production, processing and consumption to enable them to participate in debate on the impact of each upon society and the environment.
Skills you will master:
Through Agriculture, students will develop:
Knowledge and understanding about:
the physical, chemical, biological, social, historical and economic factors that interact in agricultural production systems
management of agricultural production systems in a socially and environmentally responsible manner
decision-making and the evaluation of technology and management techniques used in sustainable agricultural production and marketing
the impact of innovation, ethics and current issues on Australian agricultural systems.
Skills in:
management of agricultural production systems in a socially and environmentally responsible manner
decision-making and the evaluation of technology and management techniques used in sustainable agricultural production and marketing
effective research, experimentation and communication
Equipment required:
Laptop
Exercise books
Pens
Calculator
Enclosed leather shoes for practical lessons
Career opportunities:
Agriculture Mechanics - Assembly Technician, Automation Coordinator/Technician, Electronics Technician, Hydraulics Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Precision Agriculture Specialist
Agriculture Engineers – biochemical engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Food Engineer or Structural Engineer, Geospatial Analytics Scientist, Irrigation Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Software Engineers and Software Architects,
Agribusiness - Agriculture Financial Service Representative, Advisor Government/Stakeholder Relations, Agriculture Lawyer, Agricultural Lobbyist, Warehouse Manager, Crop Adjuster, Farm Business Manager/Accountant, Farm Production Manager, Grain Buyer,
Agricultural Communications - Account Manager, Brand Manager, Journalist/Reporter, Public Relations Representative, Regional Sales Manager
Agricultural Economics - Agricultural Lender, Agricultural Policy Analyst, Crop or Agriculture Insurance Agent, Economist Consultant, Food Distribution Manager, Sales Representative
Agricultural Agronomy - Environmental Specialist, Greenhouse Manager, Soil Scientist/Soil Conservationist, Seed Production Agronomist, Viticulturist, Horticulturalist, Farmer, Weed Scientist
Animal Sciences – Geneticist, Bee Keeper, AI Technician, Veterinarian, Feedlot Operator, Farmer / Farm manager, Farm Hand, Feed sales/management, Auctioneer, Livestock Insurance representative, livestock buyer
Food Sciences – Food product research and development, Quality Assurance, Food Chemist/Microbiologist/Researcher, Food Manufacturing, Butcher, Meat Buyer
Education – High School Teacher, University Lecturer, TAFE teacher.
Possible learning experiences/excursions:
Year 11: Farm Case Study Excursion
Year 12: Product Study Excursion
Course fees:
Year 11 - $ 40.00
Year 12 - $ 40.00