Agriculture General
Farming
A course by
SIT
A STAR course for NZ secondary school students introducing key concepts in animal husbandry, farming systems, soils, and weather as they relate to agriculture.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Telford Campus, Telford
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Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Gain foundational knowledge of the structures and functions of animals commonly found on New Zealand farms.
Livestock Health and Welfare
Learn to describe methods for maintaining health and recognizing health problems in farm livestock, and understand their behavior and welfare in a primary industry setting.
Interpret Weather and Climate Data
Acquire skills to describe weather, climate, and micro-climate in primary production, read weather maps, and gather data from weather monitoring devices relevant to farming.
What You're Signing Up For
Offered only via the STAR programme to secondary schools, the Agriculture General course provides foundational knowledge in agriculture, including animal anatomy, livestock health, animal behavior, weather and climate interpretation for primary industries, and soil management. The course is designed to introduce students to practical and theoretical aspects of agriculture in New Zealand's primary sector.
Course Content
- Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology
- Describe methods for maintaining on-farm livestock health and health problems of livestock
- Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and welfare in a primary industry operation
- Describe weather, climate and micro-climate characteristics, and interpret weather maps for a primary industry operation
- Gather and record information from a rain gauge, thermometer, and barometer; or weather station
- Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers
- Describe soil properties and their effect on plant growth
- Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of an agriculture system on soils
- Describe livestock reproductive processes and practices
- Describe livestock selection for increased productivity
What you need to know first
Enrolment via NZ secondary school STAR or Gateway coordinator
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Agriculture
Farming
Primary Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Pathways into further study in agriculture at tertiary level
Entry-level positions in farming and primary sector
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