Agriculture (Elective) - Year 10

Mandatory: No

Duration: Full year

Description

This course supports students to develop practical skills and knowledge related to the field of Agriculture. It uses a hands on approach to allow students to gain an understanding of the living resources required for our current human society in a compassionate and sustainable way. Students engage in rearing pigs, alpaca and sheep husbandry, weed assessment and plant reproduction.

Emphasis is placed on teaching students to develop problem solving skills, become familiar with techniques used in animal husbandry and form opinions by discussing issues facing the agricultural sector.