Department
Over 60 percent of the population of Northern Ireland is classified as rural. Farming, along with land-based industries makes a significant contribution to the local economy.
The course emphasizes practical skills, technology, and sustainable practices, preparing students for further education and careers in agriculture and related fields. Students learn through a combination of study and hands-on experiences, fostering a comprehensive understanding of modern agricultural practices.
The GCSE course provides students with a detailed understanding of crop production and animal husbandry.
Unit 1: Soils, Crops and Habitats (Exam)
Unit 2: Animals on the Land (Exam) and
Unit 3: Controlled Assessment – Contemporary Issues in Agriculture and Land Use. (Two assignments).
This course enables students to broaden their Key Stage 4 education and provides a platform for study of land-based subjects at a higher level.
Agriculture provides extra preparation for the study of Biology, Nutrition and Food Science at KS4 and KS55 or onto Further Education colleges. It provides a great basis and grounding for those students wishing to study veterinary, agriculture, food science, geography, along with a host of other job opportunities. There are opportunities to go on a variety of field trips throughout the course and compete in competitions such as the ABP Angus Youth Challenge which has been won twice already by FSL pupils.
