• What systems thinking is and how this applies to a range of systems within agriculture.
  • The impact of climate and other factors on plant and animal production.
  • About the impact of technologies on agriculture.
  • The importance of sustainable resource management.
  • Research and analyse ecosystems.
  • Design solutions to agricultural problems.
  • Undertake a case study in a small agribusiness.
  • Plan and work on a plant or animal trial.
  • Is interested in working with plants and animals.
  • Enjoys responding to challenges and investigating aspects of agriculture.
  • Has well developed organisational skills.

Course Overview

You have

  • ‘B’ (or ‘C’ in consultation with teachers) in Year 10 Australian Curriculum English.

TASC course

Agricultural Systems 3

May lead to

  • Further study and/or a career in agriculture, horticulture or environmental science.