791-105 Practical I

Credit Points

Coordinator

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of these subjects is to provide opportunities for students to:

• gain experience with and perform a selected range of practical agricultural and horticultural skills;
• develop a broad understanding of the production and performance objectives of agricultural and horticultural enterprises on the college farm;
• recognise and demonstrate appreciation of farm safety practices and procedures;
• observe how environmental management, political and market factors influence the management of agricultural and horticultural enterprises.

The content includes: Each student will spend four hours per week over two semesters on a farm unit and in group learning activities relating to farm practices, e.g. welding, small engine maintenance, fodder conservation, irrigation techniques, safety demonstrations, tractor driving, etc. Students will rotate through all activities on a fortnightly basis. They will take part in whatever activities are occurring at the unit, and will work through a check list of skills.

Assessment

According to criteria indicated in the Farm Skills Handbook.