11+AGR

=This page is for 1AGR agriculture students=

1AGR Course Notes

__**1AGR Course Programme 2012**__


 * Introduction to course**.

US 18193 DKO milking shed design and hazards //(internal assessment)// //FT to a Farm// Examines shed design, advantages and disadvantages, hazards of operating each shed and the effluent disposal required from each shed. US 19053 Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain //(internal assessment)// US 24554 Ride an ATV on flat terrain //(internal assessment)// Students will be taught the safe way to ride bikes on farm for the purposes of carrying out farm work
 * Milk Production**
 * Quad/Motorbike Skills** (part1)

US 561 Install and dismantle temporary electric fences //(internal assessment)// To put up correctly a tape or string electric fence to securely contain stock AS 90157 Demonstrate practical knowledge and skills in agriculture or horticulture production //(internal assessment)// Multi practical skill assessment. Temporary electric fencing, calibrating a drench gun, checking a bike before riding it down farm, doing a fencing knot, identifying disease, recognising agricultural materials amd tools
 * Fencing skills** (part 1)
 * Agriculture Skills**

US 90154 Describe livestock management and livestock physiology important to this management. // (External assessment)// //Possible FT to AC Petfoods// Study the digestive system of ruminant farm animals and their food requirements US 23540 DKO hazards, hazard control and the consequences of injury on farm. //(internal assessment)//
 * Animal Production**
 * Farm Safety**

US 24557 DKO the safe operation of an ATV and motorbike //(internal assessment)// Theory assessment about safe farm bike riding AS 90155 Describe management practices used in pasture/crop production //(external assessment)// //FT to a farm//
 * Quad/motorbike skills** **(part 2)**
 * Pasture and crop production**

AS 90160 Describe management practices that impact on the environment //(external assessment)// //FT to participate in environmental sustainability// How farming practices can impact on the environment including effluent disposal, fertiliser use, use of sprays, irrigation, stock access to waterways and other issues.
 * Farming and the environment**

US 24836 DKO fencing and fencing hazards //(internal assessment)// US 24833 Identify and use fencing tools //(internal assessment)// US 24834 Repair non electric fences //(internal assessment)// Repair fences using correct techniques and safe practices. Recognising hazards in fencing, knowing your tools and their maintenance and how to replace broken posts and fix snapped wire.
 * Fencing Skills** **(part 2)**


 * This is an intensive and optimistic programme. Not all Unit Standards will be attempted due to time constraints.**
 * DKO = Demonstrate knowledge of**