Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Hancock.
Recommended Entry CriteriaLevel 2 Agriculture & Horticulture or see HOD.
The emphasis is on the identification of market requirements for agricultural and horticultural products and the consequent manipulation of agricultural and horticultural production processes to achieve optimum economic returns. A detailed examination of environmental issues created by agriculture production is carried out. A large independent research project takes up a significant proportion of the course.
All courses are dependent on student numbers and staffing. Students will be advised if the school is unable to provide the subjects they select. If a course is over-subscribed, students will be required to take part in a selection process.