NEXT GENERATION. Agricultural & Construction/Trades Programmes to Support NCEA Achievement through Partnership s

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1 2018 SECONDARY SCHOOL PROVISION NEXT GENERATION Agricultural & Construction/Trades Programmes to Support NCEA Achievement through Partnership s NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) Agriculture or Animal Care Focus NZ Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3) Dairy or Sheep/Beef Focus NZ Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery & Infrastructure) (Level 3) Vehicle Focus NZ Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) (Horses or Lifestyle Block Animals) National Certificate in Building, Construction and Trade Skills (Level 2) Ag Challenge Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) 40 Credits 85 Credits Credits Credits 40 Credits 113 Credits MOE Code 2218 MOE Code 2220 MOE Code 2215 MOE Code 2487 MOE Code 1368 MOE Code PC9195 Postal Address: PO Box 674 Whanganui 4540 New Zealand Physical Address: No.3 Line Whanganui 4582 New Zealand Freephone: (NZ only) Ph: Fax: info@agchallenge.co.nz Website: 1

2 Introduction As a result of the Targeted Review of Qualifications there are new qualifications on the NZ Qualifications Framework and these are prefaced in the title by the words New Zealand. The current National Certificates are about to expire including the Agricultural ones at the end of Ag Challenge Ltd is therefore proud to offer the newly developed programmes of study to meet the new suite of qualifications which are in the final approval phase with NZQA. This document has been prepared and aims to outline: Career pathways Content of each programme of study to meet the qualification outcomes. As Manager of Ag Challenge, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you personally for your interest and time to discuss Ag Challenge s secondary school vocational pathways and programmes of study, so as to meet the future agricultural employment needs for the region. Challenging students to challenge their futures. Peter Macdonald Directors Executive, Ag Challenge Ltd PO Box 674, Whanganui, 4540 or to pmac@agchallenge.co.nz 2

3 NEXT GENERATION: Vocational Pathways: Secondary Schools STAR Year 11 and 12 STP Year 13 Outcomes Ref 2218 New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) 40 Credits AGRICULTURE FOCUS ANIMAL CARE FOCUS Ref 2220 New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) 85 Credits Ref 2487 New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Fish, Horses, Companion Animals, and Lifestyle Block Animals) (Level 3) 70 credits Employment on farm milk production unit or related production unit e.g. assistant milker, contract milker, relief milker PITO Apprenticeship studying at level 4 Agricultural and related study - higher Study at University e.g. Massey or Lincoln or another tertiary provider. Ag Challenge further study e.g. NZ Cert in Ag Milk Harvest, Livestock Production, Husbandry, Production Management or other study at another institution. Ref NC1368 National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (Level 2) 40 Credits PC9195 Ag Challenge Ltd Carpentry Certificate (Level 4) (All Theory) Ag Challenge: further study e.g. Vet Nursing Assistant, Rural Animal Technician Level 5 or NZ Cert in Animal Management Level 4 or other study at another institution. UCOL Site Supervisor Level 5 Programme or Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 3 Level 4-6 3

4 Next Generation Farming Skills Level 2 Qualification Title: New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skill (Level 2), MOE Code NZ2218 Secondary School YR 11 and 12 AGRICULTURE FOCUS Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Rural Health and Safety 10 Credits Locate hazards, describe safety procedures, and demonstrate safe work practices in a rural workplace Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace Farm Fencing 8 Credits Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage Stock Handling 10 Credits Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when 2 4 livestock are distressed Check and report on livestock Assist with handling cattle in yards 2 2 Agricultural Vehicles 14 Credits Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcyclecompulsory Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached implement on flat terrain 2 5 Total Credits 42 Features 1 day per week for approximately 30 sessions per year Students gain 20 credits per year 6 hours per day (session) 3 hours directed per week Units delivered in 2 halves and allocated even and odd years in 2 year cycle. 4

5 Next Generation Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery & Infrastructure) Level 3 Qualification Title: New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery & Infrastructure) (Level 3), MOE Code NZ2215 Secondary School YR 13 VEHICLE FOCUS C ourse C ode Unit No Course Title V ersio n Level C red it Management of Workplace Hazards (Programme Credits= 5, NQF Credits = 4) U Subtotal Identify factors, and describe how to manage factors, that contribute to injury in a rural workplace Rural Workplace Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure Unit Cluster (Programme Credits= 40, NQF Credits = ) U Apply fertiliser using mounted or trailed equipment U37 37 Install fencing wire U Locate the position of, and install, primary and intermediate posts for fencing U Assist with supplying water to livestock in a pastoral livestock workplace U Operate and maintain a chainsaw in a land-based context Subtotal Choose ONE Specific Vehicle TYPE Below Two Wheeled Motorcycles U Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycl e U Ride a motorcycle with mounted equipment or a load U Ride a motorcycle on flat terrain U Ride a motorcycle on hilly terrain Subtotal Tractors U Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use U Demonstrate knowledge of tractor stability and the dynamics of tractors and attached implements U Drive a tractor with an attached implement on hilly terrain Subtotal Total

6 Next Generation Farming Systems Tech Level 3 Qualification Title: New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3), MOE Code NZ2220 Secondary School YR 13 AGRICULTURE FOCUS Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Assess and Minimise Risk to Self, others and equipment - 8 Credits Identify factors, and describe how to manage factors, that contribute to injury in a rural workplace Describe hydration, nutrition, and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agriculture workers Apply Theoretical knowledge of key farming inputs to pastoral farming systems - 30 credits Demonstrate knowledge of methods for promoting on-farm livestock health and health problems of livestock Demonstrate knowledge of water use and quality, and related land use issues in primary production Demonstrate understanding of pasture management in a pastoral livestock workplace Demonstrate knowledge of soils and fertilisers 2 5 Utilise Technology within pastoral farming systems - 5 Credits Describe and use a Global Positioning System (GPS) for a specified rural activity Demonstrate knowledge of herd testing and its benefits to the agriculture industry 3 3 Apply theoretical knowledge of sustainable practices to pastoral farming systems - 10 credits Demonstrate knowledge of Sustainable Land Management in the NZ environment, society and economy Assist with Key Livestock Production Tasks - 13 Credits Assist with feeding pastoral livestock to meet production targets Assist with supplying water to livestock in a pastoral workplace 3 5 6

7 Choose One of these sets of Units Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Dairy Farming 21 Credits Prepare for milking, and milk cows, under close supervision Prepare equipment and treatments, restrain and treat dairy cattle, and perform drench calculations Clean the milking plant, vats or silos, dairy and yards Assist with handling cattle in yards 2 2 Sheep Farming 20 Credits OR 577 Dag and crutch sheep with prepared equipment Dock and treat lambs Describe wool pressing, press wool as directed, and assist with penning up of sheep Handle and treat sheep 3 6 Total Credits Features Students are Selected by the School Principal and HOD s, and/or Transition/Careers Staff Interviewed by and Meet Ag Challenge Ltd entry criteria for the programme Parents must be involved in the selection and interview process 2 days per week for approximately 90 sessions per year Students study during the school holidays as a Tertiary Student Students gain 85 credits per year 12 hours per week contact 7 hours directed per week 7

8 Next Generation Farming Skills Level 2 Qualification Title: New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2), MOE Code NZ2218 Secondary School YR 11 and 12 ANIMAL CARE FOCUS Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Rural Health and Safety 10 Credits Locate hazards, describe safety procedures, and demonstrate safe work practices in a rural workplace Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control, and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace Feeding Livestock and Grazing Management 8 Credits Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under direct 2 4 supervision Demonstrate knowledge of livestock behaviour and animal welfare 2 2 Stock Handling 10 Credits Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when 2 4 livestock are distressed Check and report on livestock Assist with handling cattle in yards 2 2 Rural Animal Husbandry Skills 5 Credits 577 Dag and crutch sheep with prepared equipment 2 5 Dairying Skills 8 Credits Features Assist with milking day per week for approximately 30 sessions per year Students gain 20 credits per year 6 hours per day (session) 3 hours directed per week Units delivered in 2 halves and allocated even and odd years in a 2 year cycle. Total Credits 41 8

9 Next Generation Rural Animal Tech Level 3 Qualification Title: New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Fish, Horses, Companion Animals and Lifestyle Block Animals) (Level 3), MOE Code NZ2487 Secondary School YR 13 LIFESTYLE BLOCK ANIMAL FOCUS Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Comply with all Regulatory requirements and relevant industry codes of practice for animal care 7 Credits 5189 Follow safe working practices and standards in the animal facility Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in relation to animals 2 3 Respond to normal and abnormal health and behaviour in animals 11 credits Demonstrate knowledge of farm practices and farm animal behaviour Demonstrate knowledge of methods for promoting on-farm livestock health and health problems of livestock Assist with day to day care of animals Credits Feed livestock with supplementary feed as directed Demonstrate knowledge of zoonoses and their control 3 3 Demonstrate knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology 3 4 Handle and move livestock 3 6 Demonstrate knowledge of basic animal husbandry Demonstrate and apply knowledge relating to animal facility environmental hygiene Assist with parturition and after care of farm animals, and respond to client requests for advice Shear sheep under supervision Dag and crutch sheep with prepared equipment 2 5 9

10 Choose either pigs, poultry, horses, farm dogs or cattle/sheep (ruminants) 5154 Monitor health and provide husbandry for pigs Monitor health and provide husbandry for poultry Monitor health and provide husbandry for horses Demonstrate knowledge of the types, breeds, uses, and health requirements of 3 4 farm dogs 5153 Monitor health and provide husbandry for ruminants 2 5 Total Credits Features Students are Selected by the School Principal and HOD s, and/or Transition/Careers Staff Interviewed by and Meet Ag Challenge Ltd entry criteria for the programme Parents must be involved in the selection and interview process 2 days per week for approximately 90 sessions per year Students study during the school holidays as a Tertiary Student Students gain 70 credits per year 12 hours per week contact 7 hours directed per week 10

11 Next Generation Rural Animal Tech Level 3 Qualification Title: New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Fish, Horses, Companion Animals and Lifestyle Block Animals) (Level 3), MOE Code NZ2487 Secondary School YR 13 EQUINE FOCUS Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Comply with all Regulatory requirements and relevant industry codes of practice for animal care 7 Credits 5189 Follow safe working practices and standards in the animal facility Demonstrate knowledge of ethical behaviour in relation to animals 2 3 Respond to normal and abnormal health and behaviour in animals 16 credits AC16003 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic emergency first aid of animals 1651 Recognise signs of good health, ill health, common ailments, and lameness in horses Assist with day to day care of animals 49 Credits Identify basic components and functions, and common problems of Horse s body systems 2 3 Demonstrate and apply knowledge relating to animal facility environmental hygiene 3 5 Demonstrate knowledge of electric fencing components and systems 3 5 Assist with supplying water to livestock in a pastoral livestock workplace 3 5 Care for a group of horses in a paddock, and maintain paddocks under close supervision 2 10 Analyse horse feed and stable horses Prepare horses for travel, and load and unload under close supervision Groom a horse Ride a quad bike with trailed equipment Ride a quad bike on flat terrain in the workplace Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a quad bike 2 3 Total Credits 72 11

12 Next Generation BCATS Qualification Title: National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills Level 2 MOE Code NC1368 Secondary School YR Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Identify, select, maintain and use hand tools for BCATS projects Identify, select, maintain and use portable power tools for BCATS projects Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS project Receive instructions and communicate information in relation to BCATS projects Plan and monitor the construction of a BCATS project, and quality check the product 2 2 Compulsory Complete minor concrete works as a BCATS project Erect basic garden edge retaining walls as a BCATS project Erect and maintain a basic residential fence and gate as a BCATS project Demonstrate knowledge and use specified fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects 2 6 Electives 19 required 21 Total for 27 week programme 43 Features 1 day per week for approximately 30 sessions per year Students gain 20 credits per year 6 hours per day (session) 3 hours directed per week Units delivered in 2 halves and allocated even and odd years in 2 year cycle. 12

13 Next Generation Construction Qualification Title: AGC Certificate in Construction Level 4 MOE Code PC9195 Secondary School YR 13 Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr Demonstrate knowledge of (DKO) safe working practices on construction sites DKO Carpentry Hand Tools DKO Timber Machining Equipment DKO Portable Power Tools Used in Construction Work DKO Factors relating to Timbers DKO Setting Out a Building DKO Spot Levels and Contour Plans DKO Preparation for Footings and Slab Slab on Ground Construction DKO Formwork for Footings, Foundations, Beams and Walls up to 1.2 Metres DKO Fabrication and Placing of Reinforcing Steel and Steel Mesh DKO Making and Placing Concrete DKO Construction Sub-contractors' Work and Main Contractors Responsibilities DKO timber and metal scaffolds up to five metres DKO Fixing Exterior Claddings DKO the Installation of Metal and Translucent Roof Coverings and Roof Lights DKO Alternative Roof Cladding Materials and their Installation Requirements DKO Selection and Installation of Mechanical Fixings and Building Hardware DKO Relating to the Construction of Pole Frames and Pole Platforms Outline the Principles of Retaining Wall Design and Construction DKO Adhesives and Sealants Used in Construction Work DKO Erecting in Situ High Wall, Column, Beam, and Slab Falsework and Formwork DKO Regulations and Precautions for Demolition Work DKO Non-Mechanical and Mechanical Construction Equipment DKO Alternative Building Construction Methods Outline the Requirements of Pre-finished Beam Construction DKO principles of, and methods used in weatherproofing buildings DKO working drawings and specifications for building work DKO proprietary suspended concrete floor systems DKO compliance with building legislation Perform building calculations DKO preliminary work needed for construction DKO construction of pile foundations DKO floor framing and flooring construction DKO setting out, assembling and erecting timber and steel wall frames DKO equal pitch gable, and hip, timber and steel roof construction DKO construction of alternative roof structures DKO construction principles and installation of exterior and interior joinery, showers and baths DKO thermal insulation and sound control for buildings DKO cutting, fitting and fixing interior linings and trim

14 Unit Schedule Unit Standard Title V L Cr DKO stair and ramp construction DKO the construction of concrete masonry structures and paving DKO alterations and additions for construction Total Credits 113 Features Students are Selected by the School Principal and HOD s, and/or Transition/Careers Staff Interviewed by and Meet Ag Challenge Ltd entry criteria for the programme Parents must be involved in the selection and interview process 2 days per week for approximately 90 sessions per year Students study during the school holidays as a Tertiary Student Students gain 70 credits per year 12 hours per week contact 7 hours directed per week 14

15 SECONDARY SCHOOL PROVISIONS Ag Challenge maintains a strong relationship with Whanganui s secondary schools to enable students to attain their career goals and improve their NCEA studies. We have worked with secondary schools since 1999 offering vocationally focused unit standard based education which lead toward nationally recognised qualifications. School students can start exploring a career within industry via our secondary school provisions. Since 2010 Ag Challenge have been working with forty-five schools nationally as well as the nine local Wanganui/Rangitikei schools through STAR and GATEWAY provision. In 2015 Ag Challenge became involved with the development of Secondary Tertiary Partnership STP programmes and in 2017 we delivered the Dual Pathway Pilot DPP programme. Both of these programmes allow students to stay at school as well as undertaking funded tertiary study working on unit standards that eventually lead toward a full qualification. Our secondary school provisions are listed below and Ag Challenge would be delighted to talk through any of these with schools, parents and caregivers. Secondary Tertiary Partnership (STP) Funding through the Secondary Tertiary Partnership supports Ag Challenge to work with secondary schools in providing innovative pathways to successfully prepare and transition students from secondary education to tertiary education. The student is able to focus on achieving a nationally recognised qualification whilst still enrolled at secondary school. They are enrolled with Ag Challenge in a part time programme of study, and attend onsite 1 or 2 days per week. The remaining 3 or 4 days is undertaken in school. The STP programme is for year 11 through 13 secondary school students who: wish to study toward a tertiary qualification and would benefit from enrolment in an industry-focused qualification, and are focused on a vocational pathway into industry. 15

16 Dual Pathway Pilot DPP Funding through the Dual Pathways Pilot supports Ag Challenge to work with secondary schools in providing innovative pathways to successfully prepare and transition students from secondary education to tertiary education or employment. Students are enrolled by Ag Challenge in a part time programme of study, and attend onsite 1 or 2 days per week. The remaining 3 or 4 days is undertaken in school. The Dual Pathways Pilot is for year 12 and 13 secondary school students who: Are 16 or over and wish to study up to.3500eft or 42 credits toward a tertiary qualification would benefit from enrolment in an industry-focused qualification, and are not planning to enter university or continue their secondary school education. Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource - STAR Schools administrated funding that allows secondary schools to engage Ag Challenge to provide training and education to their students under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for specific programmes or Unit Standards. Ag Challenge currently delivers Carpentry and Agriculture STAR programmes to local schools. Students attend Ag Challenge onsite one day per week and are often working toward 20 credits from a nationally recognised certificate. Students complete Unit Standards at this level and receive an excellent head start towards gaining a New Zealand Certificate in the field of their choice and can continue with one of our fulltime programmes. The objectives of STAR are to: provide flexible funding for courses which will better respond to students needs, motivate them to achieve, and facilitate their smooth transition to further education, training or employment support students to explore career pathways and help them make informed decisions about their schooling and future work or study. 16

17 GATEWAY Distance Learning Schools administrated funding that allows schools to engage tertiary or industry providers to supply theory training and education to students. The school then works with local industry to provide practical work experience to support or contribute to the theory being undertaken in the school. This is conducted under a MOU between the school and provider for specific programmes or standards. Delivered under an extramural correspondence model the theory support material for this programme uses credits or unit standards associated with various nationally recognised certificates and students are often working The purpose of Gateway is to enable schools to provide senior students (year 11 and above) with opportunities to access structured workplace learning that has: a formalised learning arrangement set in the workplace specified knowledge and skills that a student will attain specified assessment methods (workplace learning) Ag Challenge offers a range of options which is correspondence based and our Gateway co-ordinator works closely with the schools co-ordinator to ensure that students are able to achieve NZQA Units Standards. Unit standard packages are available in: Animal Care Agriculture Building and Construction Gateway Coordinator: Kim Rees Phone: or Ext gateway@agchallenge.co.nz 17