Aims
The agriculture sector is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland and produces a gross output of just under £1.5 billion each year. It is one of the few employment sectors that continues to grow steadily.
We aim to provide students with the knowledge required to compete for jobs in this sector, or to continue their education in institutions such as Greenmount, Harper Adams and the Royal Agricultural University.
Staff
Mrs N McAleese
Mr K McMullan
Mrs S Walker
GCSE
BTEC Level 2 Agriculture will provide students with a qualification which is broadly equivalent to 2 GCSEs.
This course will give students 'hands-on' experience as well as a broad knowledge and understanding of the agriculture industry. Over the two years, three units will be studied:
Introduction to Animal and Plant Husbandry
Introduction to Farm Animal Production
Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology
Post 16
BTEC Level 3 Agriculture is broadly equivalent to one A-Level and will provide progression opportunities within related areas of study at university or other institutions.
The course consists of six units over two years for the completed qualification:
Grassland Management
Organic Agriculture
Sheep Production
Breeding and Nutrition
Animal Physiology
Plant and Soil Science
All units offer both theory and practical sessions to maximise understanding within this highly specialised work-related qualification.
Extracurricular
In the agriculture department, we try to maximise the student’s vision for their future by taking them to various shows throughout the year and encouraging them to enter various agriculture-related competitions. This includes
Balmoral Show
Royal Highland Show
Ultimate farming (1st prize winners in 2015)
