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In Agricultural Technology you will develop a strong foundation in your understanding of plant and animal products; in the effective management of sustainable production; and innovative and responsible marketing practices.
The 100 hour course covers plant and animal enterprises and this fits in with Agriculture at QHHS, where we are continuing to build and develop our poultry enterprise that includes special projects where students work as a team to exhibit their chickens.
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The main focus for students doing the 200 hour course is urban as opposed to rural farming and this is built on the knowledge gained in the 100 hour course. This will include innovative market gardening, aquaculture, intensive broadacre farming, poultry and other livestock in a suburban context.
Aboriginal land management and traditional practices, the role of other cultural groups in developing agriculture in Australia, European land practices, global concerns and issues such as water and food security, soil health, and the health of our river systems will underpin the many practical experiences that can be offered to students of this subject.
Definite Pros
CAREERS: Agriculture in Australia is expanding and changing – there are many new careers and areas of employment in this field that exist now or will exist in the future – this includes Food Technology, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Sociology, Economics, Law and many more – that dovetail in some way into Agriculture.
address
70 Lalor Road
Quakers Hill NSW 2763
telephone 02 9837 1533
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
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