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Animal Production Systems

2009 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for Animal Production Systems were conducted in 2010.

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Course Summary

In the Animal Production Systems course, students learn about the sustainable use of natural resources, and the development, implementation, management, production, marketing and enterprise operations across a range of agricultural animal industries. Students explore, analyse and understand the ways that people manage natural resources such as plants, animals, climate, soil and water to meet personal and community needs. They analyse and evaluate food and fibre production systems, sustainable farming practices, agricultural technologies, consumer driven economics, agricultural ethics and effective product marketing.

Syllabus

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Accredited March 2008 (updated November 2009)

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Reaccredited August 2011
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Assessment and Other Support Materials

Examination Materials


 

Recent Publications

WACE Manual 2010-11

WACE Manual 2012

Last Updated:30/ 04/ 2012 09:57