AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE

Agriculture & horticulture includes a range of farming practices. Through studies of these areas, students gain an understanding of the processes involved in producing food for market purchases & tend to the farm animals & vegetable garden on a weekly basis.

Activities students may be involved in include: maintaining the vegetable garden & orchard, excursions to local agricultural & horticultural facilities, maintaining animal enclosures, feeding & watering animals, stock management & movement, soil health, cooking food from the vegetable garden, composting, fruit tree pruning & understanding technology used in the industry.

Students conduct theory work throughout the semester, thus encouraging an understanding of many different types of farming & the methods used. Students may investigate & make judgements about equipment & systems used in the industries, including design solutions. Work health & safety activities are completed prior to participation in practical activities.

This program is a pathway for VET Agriculture & VET Animal Care.

PPE & Other Equipment
Students must wear appropriate clothing, including closed boots & long sleeved shirts & jeans, or work appropriate shorts & broad brimmed hats.