Year 10 Agriculture
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION & AGRIBUSINESS
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Business Innovations and Stage 2 Business Innovation and Enterprise, Stage 2 Animal Production and Stage 2 Plant Production. There are 3 core topics: Insight into Business & Agriculture, Running a Business and Production & Marketing. Students in this course will support the schools packing of olives and macadamia nuts.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Business Innovations and Stage 2 Business Innovation and Enterprise, Stage 2 Animal Production and Stage 2 Plant Production. There are 3 core topics: Insight into Business & Agriculture, Running a Business and Production & Marketing. Students in this course will support the schools packing of olives and macadamia nuts.
Content
- Insight into Business & Agriculture – What is Agricultural Production and Business, Small business in Australia, Creativity and Adaptability.
- Running a Business – Students plan and run their own business, conduct a Business Plan, SWOT Analysis, Projected and Actual Gross Margins, Cash Flow, Profit and Loss Statement.
- Production & Marketing – How to produce a product/commodity and what is involved in advertising, designing and marketing the product.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
- Major assignment in area of own choice
ANIMAL SCIENCE 1
SEMESTER COURSE - STAGE 1 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B grade in Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Animal Science 2, Stage 1 Domestic Animal Care and Stage 2 Animal Production and Stage 2 Agricultural Systems, Stage1 and Stage 2 Biology. Students will develop knowledge and skills in animal management and production, with a strong emphasis on principles and science. There are 3 core topics: Nutrition & Digestion, Animal Health & Disease and Living Things & Cells
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are able to choose the subject at either Year 10 or 11.
SEMESTER COURSE - STAGE 1 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B grade in Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Animal Science 2, Stage 1 Domestic Animal Care and Stage 2 Animal Production and Stage 2 Agricultural Systems, Stage1 and Stage 2 Biology. Students will develop knowledge and skills in animal management and production, with a strong emphasis on principles and science. There are 3 core topics: Nutrition & Digestion, Animal Health & Disease and Living Things & Cells
Content
- Nutrition & Digestion – Nutrition and Diet, Digestive systems and Feed Rations.
- Animal Health & Disease – Monitor Animal Health and the Husbandry of animals.
- Living things & Cells – Microscope skills, Identify structures and function of cells.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
- Additional Information
Additional Information
Students are able to choose the subject at either Year 10 or 11.
AQUACULTURE
SEMESTER COURSE - STAGE 1 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject gives students the opportunity to conduct a Stage 1 subject in year 10. There are 3 core topics: Freshwater Fish Species & Habitat, Aquaculture Recirculation Systems and Marine Aquaculture.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
Students are able to choose this subject at either Year 10 or 11.
SEMESTER COURSE - STAGE 1 10 CREDITS
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject gives students the opportunity to conduct a Stage 1 subject in year 10. There are 3 core topics: Freshwater Fish Species & Habitat, Aquaculture Recirculation Systems and Marine Aquaculture.
Content
- Freshwater Fish Species & Habitat - Investigations into Aquaponics, Yabby Growth, Barramundi Growth, Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon Habitat and Valisarea Growth.
- Aquaculture Recirculation Systems – Components, Water Quality, Biomass, Bio mass medium, Characteristics of suitable species.
- Marine Aquaculture - Anatomy and Physiology of Finfish and Molluscs and an introduction into how structure and function of selected species relates to management, production and environmental issues.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
- Agricultural Reports
Additional Information
Students are able to choose this subject at either Year 10 or 11.
BEEKEEPING
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This course is designed for students that have a passion and an interest in becoming a registered Bee Keeper with the intension of purchasing their own hive after completing this course. There are 3 core topics: Running a beehive/apiary business, Management and Building a hive.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This course is designed for students that have a passion and an interest in becoming a registered Bee Keeper with the intension of purchasing their own hive after completing this course. There are 3 core topics: Running a beehive/apiary business, Management and Building a hive.
Content
- Running a beehive/apiary business - How to register as a bee keeper in South Australia, parts of a hive and bee keeping equipment.
- Management – Bee casts and lifecycle, pests and diseases, seasonal management, Re-queening and establishing a new hive.
- Building a hive - Make a Bee-hive and wiring board, honey extraction and marketing.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
- Construction of a hive
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - STEAM
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Environmental Science & Technology - STEM, Stage 1 Business Innovations, Stage 2 Agriculture Production and Stage 2 Agriculture Systems. There are 3 core topics: Agriculture Technologies, Precision Agriculture and Application in Agriculture.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Environmental Science & Technology - STEM, Stage 1 Business Innovations, Stage 2 Agriculture Production and Stage 2 Agriculture Systems. There are 3 core topics: Agriculture Technologies, Precision Agriculture and Application in Agriculture.
Content
- Agriculture Technologies – use of Technology, analyse the technological environment, sensors, drones and automation/robotics.
- Precision Agriculture – systems, monitoring, decision making, improvements and developments within Industry and environmental impact.
- Application in Agriculture – Plan, design, construct and apply a technology, model or process into Agriculture.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B Grade in Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject aims to give students a foundation of understanding for SACE Agriculture Subjects, in particular Stage 2 Agricultural Systems, Animal Production and Plant Production. There are 3 core topics: Animal Systems, Plant Systems and Soil & Water Systems.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Minimum B Grade in Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject aims to give students a foundation of understanding for SACE Agriculture Subjects, in particular Stage 2 Agricultural Systems, Animal Production and Plant Production. There are 3 core topics: Animal Systems, Plant Systems and Soil & Water Systems.
Content
- Animal Systems – Introduction to Animal Anatomy & Physiology with focus on Digestion, Reproduction and Health.
- Plant Systems – Introduction to Plant Anatomy & Physiology with focus on Growth & Nutrition, Reproduction and Health.
- Soil & Water Systems – Wetlands Investigation Unit – Designing investigations to determine how characteristics of Soil and Water influence farming systems.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
INTRODUCTION TO CATTLE
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Cattle Management. There are 3 core topics: Cattle Reproduction, Prepare Cattle for Showing and Cattle Husbandry.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Cattle Management. There are 3 core topics: Cattle Reproduction, Prepare Cattle for Showing and Cattle Husbandry.
Content
- Cattle Reproduction – Introduction to understanding the reproduction anatomy and physiology of Cattle.
- Prepare Cattle for Showing – Breaking in, wash, clip and lead cattle.
- Cattle Husbandry – Animal health, signs and symptoms.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Task
- Practical Skills
INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Business Innovation and Stage 2 Plant Production. There are 3 core topics: Vegetable & Fruit Production, Propagation and Developments in Horticultural Enterprises.
Content
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Business Innovation and Stage 2 Plant Production. There are 3 core topics: Vegetable & Fruit Production, Propagation and Developments in Horticultural Enterprises.
Content
- Vegetable & Fruit Production – Growing, nurturing and harvesting vegetables.
- Propagation – Horticultural propagation techniques and soil mediums used within industry.
- Developments in Horticultural Enterprises – The use of technology and efficiently utilising resources.
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Task
- Propagation Techniques
INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE & WINE MAKING
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Advanced Winemaking and Viticulture. There are 3 core topics: Vineyard Operations, Basics of Winemaking and Marketing
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Advanced Winemaking and Viticulture. There are 3 core topics: Vineyard Operations, Basics of Winemaking and Marketing
Content
- Vineyard Operations – Vine maintenance, pruning, training, harvest and canopy management.
- Basics of Winemaking– Maturity analysis, crushing, fermentation and wine maintenance.
- Marketing – Label design and Legal requirements, Regional Investigation.
Assessment Components
- Practical Journal
- Viticulture practical
- Grape Varietal/ Wine Style Investigation
- Test
RURAL SKILLS
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture. Students should have a genuine interest in developing knowledge and skills in practical agriculture and horticulture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Certificate II Agriculture, Certificate III Agriculture, Certificate III Rural Operations and Certificate III Horsemanship. There are 3 core topics: The Rural Industry, Maintenance on the Farm and Managing Animal & Plant Production.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture. Students should have a genuine interest in developing knowledge and skills in practical agriculture and horticulture.
Course Description
This subject can lead into Certificate II Agriculture, Certificate III Agriculture, Certificate III Rural Operations and Certificate III Horsemanship. There are 3 core topics: The Rural Industry, Maintenance on the Farm and Managing Animal & Plant Production.
Content
- The Rural Industry – Careers in the Agricultural Industry, Safety in the Workplace
- Maintenance on the Farm – Assist in maintaining and running the Urrbrae Farm, tractor driving and the operation of hand tools.
- Managing Animal & Plant Production – Assist in the livestock operations and development of the crops/pastures and other horticultural enterprises on the Urrbrae Farm.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
- Journal
- Practical Skills
SHEEP & WOOL
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Sheep and Goat Management. There are 3 core topics: Sheep Reproduction, Prepare sheep for Showing and Sheep Husbandry
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture
Course Description
This subject can lead into Stage 1 Sheep and Goat Management. There are 3 core topics: Sheep Reproduction, Prepare sheep for Showing and Sheep Husbandry
Content
- Sheep Reproduction – Introduction to understanding the reproduction anatomy and physiology of Sheep.
- Prepare sheep for showing – Breaking in, wash, clip and lead sheep.
- Sheep Husbandry – Animal health, signs and symptoms.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks
- Practical Skills
WETLAND, CONSERVATION & LAND MANAGEMENT
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture
Course Description
Designed for students with a passion and interest for the environment. This subject can lead into Stage 1 Native Animals and Stage 2 Agriculture Systems. There are 3 core topics: Wetlands, Environment Conservation and Land Management.
Content
Assessment Components
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Year 9 Agriculture
Course Description
Designed for students with a passion and interest for the environment. This subject can lead into Stage 1 Native Animals and Stage 2 Agriculture Systems. There are 3 core topics: Wetlands, Environment Conservation and Land Management.
Content
- Wetlands – Importance and Relevance, Habitat and diversity.
- Environment Conservation – Ecosystems, Native plant propagation, Human impact.
- Land Management – Use and Purpose, Reclaiming, Indigenous Perspectives.
Assessment Components
- Agricultural Reports
- Application Tasks