NCEA Level 1 NZ Primary Industries Trade Academy
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Campbell.
This two-year programme of study leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2).
The programme aims to ensure that at the end of the two years of study students have a combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge that will enable them to continue to make informed choices about their career options in the primary sector.
The programme provides learners with transferable skills in literacy and numeracy, and instills work-ready skills through practical training opportunities in realistic working environments.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students apply to enter the course and are then interviewed by a panel of Staff from Primary ITO and Lakes High. From this selection process, selected students are invited to join the program. A high attendance rate and excellent pastoral record are required by the Primary ITO for consideration
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Connect up, and perform repairs and maintenance on an on-farm water supply system
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Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences
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Demonstrate the social requirements for family living in a primary industry context
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Describe the opportunities, advantages, and disadvantages of primary industry employment
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Describe weather, climate and micro-climate characteristics, and interpret weather maps for a primary industry operation
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Perform calculations in a primary industry context
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Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of primary industry workers
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Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types
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Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand primary sectors