Agribusiness - NCEA Level 3
Course Outline
This course investigates the issues facing the primary industry in New Zealand. It looks at the day-to-day challenges that a primary industry business would face. This covers a broad range of challenges such as economic, environmental, innovation, and human resources. All units are assessed through internal assessments and are Achievement Standards.
Note, even though all standards contribute to Level 3 the course may branch into one that contributes towards University Entrance and one that does not.
This is dependent on the needs and expectations of the class or individual students.
In 2024 the units offered in the course will consist of a range of below;
- Analyse human resource issues affecting New Zealand businesses.
- Analyse how a product meets market needs through innovation in the value chain.
- Develop a Market Plan for a new or existing product.
- Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a NZ primary product.
- Analyse the effect of financing options of a strategic capital expenditure decision of a business.
Assessment:
- Internal credits - up to 17
Level 3 Literacy: 10 UE Literacy credits are available.
Contact: Mr Grant Muirhead
