Qualification: NCEA Level 2

Entry requirements: None

Content/Skills: This is course is designed for students who may be thinking about a career in some commerce or business field but perhaps are not intending to go on to complete a university degree. They could instead be thinking of possibly doing further training in a diploma course at Lincoln University or at Ara, or wanting to get a job when they leave school in an administration or business environment. The course will use an agriculture context for some of its learning and will cover topics like future-proofing your business, cash-flow forecasting, business structures, external and internals business factors and market research. There may possibly be an opportunity to carry out a business activity in a community context, depending on student voice from those who choose the course.

Field Trips: There will be, but details are yet to be confirmed. In 2024 the class went to visit a horticulture business and to Field Days in Kirwee.

Course Costs: Please be aware that this course has associated costs. By selecting this course you will be requested to make contributions connected to its delivery. In 2024 these costs were $25.00 for the field trips.

Assessment:

4 Internal Achievement Standards worth 14 credits.
1 External Achievement Standard worth 4 credits.

These standards do not count for any NCEA or UE literacy or numeracy credits.

Where does it lead? This course may lead to further training in a diploma course at Lincoln University or at Ara, or to a job in an administration or business (both urban and rural) environment.

For further information see Mrs Taylor.