STAGE 1 AGRICULTURE
ADVANCED WINE MAKING & VITICULTURE A
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 10 Introduction to Viticulture and Wine Making
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to further develop the principles of winemaking and grape production learned in the previous year. Students will use their knowledge and experience to manage their own ferments and produce their own wine. With parental consent Students will have the opportunity to taste the wine that is produced within the school.
Content
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 10 Introduction to Viticulture and Wine Making
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to further develop the principles of winemaking and grape production learned in the previous year. Students will use their knowledge and experience to manage their own ferments and produce their own wine. With parental consent Students will have the opportunity to taste the wine that is produced within the school.
Content
- Environmental Science: Environmental impact investigation
- Fruit & Juice Analysis: Sugars, acids, sensory analysis
- Manipulation of Juice & Wine: Acid additions, dilutions, yeast inoculations
- General Winery Operations: Crushing, fermentation, malolactic fermentation, oak maturation
- Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Applications Tasks
ADVANCED WINE MAKING & VITICULTURE B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 10 Introduction to Viticulture and Wine Making
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to further develop the principles of winemaking and grape production learned in the previous year. Students will use their knowledge and experience to manage their own ferments and produce their own wine. With parental consent Students will have the opportunity to taste the wine that is produced within the school.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 10 Introduction to Viticulture and Wine Making
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to further develop the principles of winemaking and grape production learned in the previous year. Students will use their knowledge and experience to manage their own ferments and produce their own wine. With parental consent Students will have the opportunity to taste the wine that is produced within the school.
Content
- Viticultural Pests & Diseases and Control: Fungus, bacteria, insects and nematodes
- Grapevine Development & Manipulation: Pruning, training and canopy management
- Wine Storage & Barrel Aging: Sensory analysis, sulphur analysis and maintenance
- Marketing: General marketing and hosting tastings
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Applications Tasks
ANIMAL SCIENCE 1
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B grade in Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will develop knowledge and skills in animal management and production, with a strong emphasis on principles and science.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are able to choose the subject at either Year 10 or 11.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B grade in Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will develop knowledge and skills in animal management and production, with a strong emphasis on principles and science.
Content
- Animal Anatomy
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Health
- Nutrition and Digestion
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
Additional Information
Students are able to choose the subject at either Year 10 or 11.
ANIMAL SCIENCE 2
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B grade in Year 10 Agriculture or Animal Science 1.
Course Description
Students will continue to develop knowledge and skills in animal management and production with a strong emphasis on principles and science.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students will visit the Adelaide Zoo as part of their animal behaviour topic.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B grade in Year 10 Agriculture or Animal Science 1.
Course Description
Students will continue to develop knowledge and skills in animal management and production with a strong emphasis on principles and science.
Content
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Genetics
- Animal Growth and Development
- Animal Reproduction and Breeding
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
Additional Information
Students will visit the Adelaide Zoo as part of their animal behaviour topic.
AQUACULTURE
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Pass in Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to work within a small group of students to conduct their own project or investigation into a suitable freshwater species. Typical projects have included: fish breeding, crustacean breeding, plant propagation and displaying of native species, and maintaining the Purple Spotted Gudgeon breeding programme. Students will also develop their knowledge of nutrient recycling and its implications in managing fish. Students will spend time gaining a better understanding of marine aquaculture enterprises in South Australia as well as the biology of selected species.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are able to choose this subject at either Year 10 or 11.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Pass in Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to work within a small group of students to conduct their own project or investigation into a suitable freshwater species. Typical projects have included: fish breeding, crustacean breeding, plant propagation and displaying of native species, and maintaining the Purple Spotted Gudgeon breeding programme. Students will also develop their knowledge of nutrient recycling and its implications in managing fish. Students will spend time gaining a better understanding of marine aquaculture enterprises in South Australia as well as the biology of selected species.
Content
- Intensive Recirculation Systems
- Experimental Design
- Marine Aquaculture
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Task
Additional Information
Students are able to choose this subject at either Year 10 or 11.
CATTLE MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students develop knowledge and skills pertaining to beef and dairy cattle management, including management practices. Students will gain an understanding of health issues, nutrition and the principles involved in reproduction and reproductive technologies.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students develop knowledge and skills pertaining to beef and dairy cattle management, including management practices. Students will gain an understanding of health issues, nutrition and the principles involved in reproduction and reproductive technologies.
Content
- Health
- Reproduction
- Management
- Lactation and Milking
- Conformation
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
CROP & PLANT SCIENCE A
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade completion of Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to develop and extend the principles which underpin the successful growth of crops in Australia. This subject addresses plant anatomy and physiology, while providing students with the opportunity to conduct a field trial and investigate environmental issues e.g. crop ecology. This subject can lead into Stage 2 Agricultural Systems and Plant Production.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade completion of Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will have the opportunity to develop and extend the principles which underpin the successful growth of crops in Australia. This subject addresses plant anatomy and physiology, while providing students with the opportunity to conduct a field trial and investigate environmental issues e.g. crop ecology. This subject can lead into Stage 2 Agricultural Systems and Plant Production.
Content
- Importance of Crops in Agriculture
- Introduction to Plant Structure
- Crop Rotation & Management
- Crop Trial Investigation: Practical based
- Crop Growth & Stages: Monitor growth, assess and implement strategies as required
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
CROP & PLANT SCIENCE B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade completion of Year 10 Agriculture and Stage 1 Crop & Plant Science A.
Course Description
SStudents will have the opportunity to develop and extend the principles which underpin the successful growth of crops in Australia. This subject addresses plant growth and physiology, while providing students with the opportunity to monitor and investigate environmental issues. This subject can lead into Stage 2 Agricultural Systems and Plant Production.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade completion of Year 10 Agriculture and Stage 1 Crop & Plant Science A.
Course Description
SStudents will have the opportunity to develop and extend the principles which underpin the successful growth of crops in Australia. This subject addresses plant growth and physiology, while providing students with the opportunity to monitor and investigate environmental issues. This subject can lead into Stage 2 Agricultural Systems and Plant Production.
Content
- Importance of Crops & Pastures in Agriculture
- Crop Rotation, Management & Hay Production
- Crop Yields, Storage & Markets: Harvesting, supply and demand, domestic, national and international markets
- Crop Growth & Stages: Monitor growth, assess and implement strategies as required
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
DOMESTIC ANIMAL CARE
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
In this course students develop knowledge and skills in domestic animal care in relation to animal health and physiology. This course fosters an appreciation of the principles of hygiene when handling domestic animals. Students will develop an understanding of the behaviour of domestic animals.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
In this course students develop knowledge and skills in domestic animal care in relation to animal health and physiology. This course fosters an appreciation of the principles of hygiene when handling domestic animals. Students will develop an understanding of the behaviour of domestic animals.
Content
- Cat and Dog Behaviour
- Cat and Dog Physiology
- Cat and Dog Health
- Cat and Dog Care
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
FRUIT, FLOWER & VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade in Year 10 Agriculture
Course Description
This subject will aid in developing knowledge and skills in various horticultural industries throughout Australia, with a strong focus on the production and management both pre and post-harvest. Students will have the flexibility to negotiate and select a crop/industry to concentrate their theory component on. Theoretical focus will include writing Agricultural reports, practical focus will include skill development in reproduction, maintenance, harvesting and quality control of crops. Students will be given the opportunity to engage in a subject that has a practical focus to be Job ready, or engage in further tertiary education after school within the horticultural sector.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
It is expected that a Horticultural excursion will be part of the course. Cost approximately $25
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum C grade in Year 10 Agriculture
Course Description
This subject will aid in developing knowledge and skills in various horticultural industries throughout Australia, with a strong focus on the production and management both pre and post-harvest. Students will have the flexibility to negotiate and select a crop/industry to concentrate their theory component on. Theoretical focus will include writing Agricultural reports, practical focus will include skill development in reproduction, maintenance, harvesting and quality control of crops. Students will be given the opportunity to engage in a subject that has a practical focus to be Job ready, or engage in further tertiary education after school within the horticultural sector.
Content
- Orchard skills and Quality control
- Pre and Post-harvest crop care
- Biosecurity and Career opportunities
- Life Cycle, Needs and Reproduction of Plants
- Development of Report Writing skills
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
Additional Information
It is expected that a Horticultural excursion will be part of the course. Cost approximately $25
HORSE MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
In this course students develop knowledge and skills in horse management, and the terminology used in the horse industry. There is a strong focus on stable management, saddlery and equipment. Students will develop safe horse handling skills and progress with riding skills.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Excursion to Magic Millions Yearling Sales at Morphettville when offered in Semester 1.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
In this course students develop knowledge and skills in horse management, and the terminology used in the horse industry. There is a strong focus on stable management, saddlery and equipment. Students will develop safe horse handling skills and progress with riding skills.
Content
- Health
- Reproduction
- Management
- Stable Skills
- Riding Skills
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
Additional Information
Excursion to Magic Millions Yearling Sales at Morphettville when offered in Semester 1.
NATIVE ANIMAL STUDIES
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Science and/or Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
This course aims to provide an appreciation and understanding of Australia’s unique wildlife and students will be given an opportunity to have close interaction with native animals. Course content will focus on the practical and theoretical implications of keeping native animals, breeding and release programmes, natural resource management, conservation and land care.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
It is expected that an overnight camp costing approximately $100 will take place during the course.
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Science and/or Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
This course aims to provide an appreciation and understanding of Australia’s unique wildlife and students will be given an opportunity to have close interaction with native animals. Course content will focus on the practical and theoretical implications of keeping native animals, breeding and release programmes, natural resource management, conservation and land care.
Content
- Native Animal Ethics
- Classification and Physiology
- Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology
- Conservation and Environmental Management
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
Additional Information
It is expected that an overnight camp costing approximately $100 will take place during the course.
RURAL INDUSTRIES A & B
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Rural Industries replaces Certificate II Agriculture and therefore is a platform from Year 10 Rural Skills/Year 10 Agriculture into Certificate III Agriculture or Rural Operations. This subject can give students a foundation of understanding for SACE Agriculture Subjects, in particular Animal Production and Plant Production.
Students will have the opportunity to further develop skills and the understanding of management practices and the agricultural industry. Some VET competencies will be integrated into the program. This subject has a practical, hands-on focus and students will be required to undertake two weeks work placement in an area of Agriculture.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Rural Industries replaces Certificate II Agriculture and therefore is a platform from Year 10 Rural Skills/Year 10 Agriculture into Certificate III Agriculture or Rural Operations. This subject can give students a foundation of understanding for SACE Agriculture Subjects, in particular Animal Production and Plant Production.
Students will have the opportunity to further develop skills and the understanding of management practices and the agricultural industry. Some VET competencies will be integrated into the program. This subject has a practical, hands-on focus and students will be required to undertake two weeks work placement in an area of Agriculture.
Content
- Work Health and Safety, Environmentally sustainable work practices, Livestock management and observation (intensive and extensive), animal health, movement of livestock, feeding, identify and tag livestock
- Monitor water supplies; Carry out basic electric fencing; Install, repair and maintain fencing
- Assist in Artificial Insemination programs, Operate basic machinery and equipment; Use hand-tools
- Grazing strategies, Assist in Crop establishment and the use of Technology in agriculture
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
- Chemcert Accreditation
- First Aid Certificate
SHEEP & GOAT MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will develop knowledge and skills in sheep and goat management and husbandry, through both theory and practical lessons.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE - 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Agriculture.
Course Description
Students will develop knowledge and skills in sheep and goat management and husbandry, through both theory and practical lessons.
Content
- Sheep and Goat Handling / Husbandry Skills
- Sheep and Goat Reproductive Management
- Disease and Parasites
- Nutritional Requirements of Sheep and Goats
- Alternative Management Systems
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks