Course description:
Agricultural Technology is a 200 hour, 2 year course, offered in year 9 and carries into year 10. Learning will focus on plant and animal enterprises, with practical and theory components which may include:
Sheep Production
Vegetable production
Horticulture and Nursery Production
Aquaculture
Poultry Production
Cattle Production
Crop Production
Fruit/Orchard Crops
Pig Production
Alternative Enterprises
Students explore career opportunities in agriculture and related service industries and investigate the viability of Australian agriculture through management of issues relating to the sustainability of agricultural systems, as well as the relationships between production, processing and consumption.
Skills you will master:
Agriculture is one of the oldest and most important industries in Australia and in fact the world. We all rely on Agriculture to provide us with food, fibre, and other materials necessary for every day life.
The study of Agricultural Technology provides students with opportunities to experience aspects of an agricultural lifestyle through direct contact with plants and animals. The study of a variety of enterprises allows students to make responsible decisions about the appropriate use of agricultural technologies.
Equipment required:
BOYD device
64 page A4 exercise book
Stationary
Enclosed leather shoes required for all practical lessons
Career opportunities:
Careers connected to the agriculture industry are wide and varied not limited to....
Agricultural consultant - agricultural consultants may have backgrounds in fields as diverse as mathematics, chemistry, and business.
Animal nutritionist
Ecologist
Environmental engineer
Farm manager
Fisheries officer
Hydrogeologist
Marine scientist
Possible learning experiences/excursions:
The course aims to provide as much practical experiential learning as possible and at least 50% of class time is allocated to practical experiences. The theory delivered in class aims to inform students to enable them to complete practical tasks in a safe and effective manner.
Course fees:
Year 9 $45.00
Year 10 $45.00