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AGRICULTURE DISTANCE LEARNING Are you interested in agriculture? If you are interested in working in any Primary Industry, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu can offer the opportunity to get a head start in your career. Agricultural unit standards from our specialist providers are available to work on at home. Students may begin these booklet based studies at any time of the year. The table below shows popular standards on offer. Additional papers may be available to students who do well, or have an interest in a particular field of farming. The Unit Standards are as follows: Level 2 Unit Standard Description Credit Value 15 Describe the end use of crops and factors which affect crop yields and interpret seed quality 2 18 Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology 4 18191 Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling of Dairy cattle and health related to
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AGRICULTURE DISTANCE LEARNING
Are you interested in agriculture?
If you are interested in working in any Primary Industry, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu can offer the opportunity to get a head start in your career. Agricultural unit standards from our specialist providers are available to work on at home. Students may begin these booklet based studies at any time of the year. The table below shows popular standards on offer.
Additional papers may be available to students who do well, or have an interest in a particular field of farming.
The Unit Standards are as follows:
Level 2Unit
StandardDescription Credit Value
15 Describe the end use of crops and factors which affect crop yields and interpret seed quality
2
18 Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology 418191 Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling of Dairy cattle and
health related to milking18193 Demonstrate knowledge of farm dairy design, and the
effluent system 2
19044 Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use
3
19116 Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and animal welfare
2
19883 Demonstrate knowledge of beehives and beehive frame assembly and repair
2
22174 Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilizers 5
23540 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace
5
24836 Describe non-electric fences, fence support materials, and safe practices in fencing
2
19116 Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and animal welfare
2
Level 3Unit
StandardDescription Credit Value
18 Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology 419075 Demonstrate knowledge of calving and associated diseases
and health disorders3
19111 Demonstrate knowledge of the types breeds uses and health requirements of farm dogs
4
19149 Describe lambing, and the procedures for assisting ewes having difficulty.
4
24550 Describe the operation of farm dairy equipment and perform calculations for dairy
5
If you have any questions about these Unit Standards or you would like to enrol, please contact Warrick McCutcheon, Secondary/Tertiary Advisor, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. Telephone: 0800 659988 ext. 8374 or Email: [email protected]
