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1 MASSEY UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES Practical Work Guidelines Bachelor of AgriScience Bachelor of AgriCommerce Bachelor of Science You must submit your report for each industry experience employment period by the end of the first day of Semester Two of the year the work was completed. In extenuating circumstances and with prior written approval students may hand in their reports by the following dates if they are graduating that year: 1 st February (Albany Graduation) 1 st March (Manawatu Graduation).

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    MASSEY UNIVERSITY

    AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES

    Practical Work Guidelines

    Bachelor of AgriScience Bachelor of AgriCommerce

    Bachelor of Science

    You must submit your report for each industry experience employment period by the end of the first day of Semester Two of the year the work was completed. In extenuating circumstances and with prior written approval students may hand in their reports by the following dates if they are graduating that year: 1st February (Albany Graduation) 1st March (Manawatu Graduation).

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    SECTION 1: OBJECTIVES Introduction Practical work experience in industry has always been a feature of agricultural programmes at Massey University. Diverse industries Land-based and allied secondary industries are very diverse, encompassing many resource sectors and services. These extend from production and production-related activities to servicing, marketing, education, extension, research and development. The practical work programme must: - reflect this broad view of the industry; - support your academic programme; - prepare you for appropriate employment within the industry. In meeting your practical work requirements you will have the opportunity to develop

    not only your knowledge of the land-based and allied industries, but also your written and oral communication skills.

    Objectives of the Practical Work Programme General Objective To enable you to gain experience in, and appreciation of, the operation of public and private land-based and allied businesses. The objective of practical work is to ensure that you observe and experience some of the many factors that are of practical importance in relation to land-based and allied industries in New Zealand. Many papers in your programme draw directly on practical work experiences, so the most valuable practical work is that carried out while you are enrolled in the degree. This applies also in understanding the people associated with that business - the human resource necessary in any enterprise, and the skills required to manage that resource. Formal reports on practical work are required to help you develop skills in observation, analysis and communication that are key components of the objectives of the agricultural programmes. Also note that employers give considerable weight to the amount and type of practical experiences of graduates when they seek employment. Specific Objectives Industry context to put your learning into an industry context and for you to obtain an

    appreciation of at least one commodity sector and the environment it operates in.

    Language for you to gain an awareness of, and ability to use, industry terminology

    and jargon.

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    People empathy to allow you to develop empathy for the people involved and the

    contribution they make to the land-based or allied industries, and the sociological environment in which they work. Also to communicate more effectively and understand the motivation and decision making forces of these people.

    Employment to find you a niche within these industries. Practical work can lead

    to employment after you graduate.

    Role awareness to develop a relative awareness of your future role within these industries.

    Skills to ensure your awareness of the place of skills and of the contribution

    that skilled workers make to the industry. Finally to develop the ability to work in a team environment.

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    SECTION 2: REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The following regulations apply to the Bachelor of AgriScience, Bachelor of AgriCommerce, and Bachelor of Science. Practical work requirements Bachelor of AgriScience & Bachelor of AgriCommerce students must complete a period of not less than 26 weeks of approved practical work experience and both Practicum reports. Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Science students must complete 26 weeks of approved practical work experience and both Practicum reports. Animal Science students are strongly recommended to complete 10 weeks of approved practical work experience and Practicum II. For jobs that gain automatic approval see pages 19-20, (all work that is submitted as a report must be full time):

    1. 119.150 Practicum I (to cover a minimum period of 13 weeks of full time work described in a report).

    2. 119.250 Practicum II (to cover a minimum period of 13 weeks full time work

    described in a report)

    3. Other work periods. Students who wish to become registered Valuers must complete 48 weeks to meet the NZ Valuers Board requirements. (Only 26 weeks are required to graduate).

    Reports must be written on different sectors (i.e. you cannot submit two reports on dairy

    farms. It is recommended that you write your second report on your area of particular interest.)Credit Credit for the Practicum reports may be given upon provision of evidence of work completed and written reports that meet the standards of the paper for which credit is being applied.

    Approval You should obtain prior approval for any work that is to count towards

    your 26 (or 48) week practical work period prior to commencing the employment. 1 However if your intended employment is included in the list on Pages 19-20 automatic approval is obtained.

    The criteria for selecting an enterprise should be based on whether it

    will enhance your course of academic study and your employment opportunities on completing the course of study.

    1 Extramural students who work in an unrelated career, special arrangements can be made with the practical work coordinator.

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    Pre-entry practical Work If you have gained practical experience prior to enrolling, you can use

    this work as the basis of the report for paper 119.150. To enable you to complete the work requirements for the programme you must have completed a minimum of 13 weeks on your pre-entry work and should expect to undertake another period of practical work on a different industry for paper 119.250.

    A maximum of 13 weeks will be approved for pre-entry practical

    experience. Certificates of A Certificate of Employment must accompany each application for Employment work credit. Available on the Massey Agriculture Stream site. Reports Reports on any practical work completed must be submitted on the

    Massey Agriculture Stream site and marked with a passing grade before credit for that work will be granted. Guidelines for report marking can be found on the stream site and in Appendix I. Reports that initially fail must be re-written and resubmitted.

    Pre-requisites Papers must be taken in sequence, 119.150, followed by 119.250. Valuation major If you wish to obtain registration as a valuer, you must complete at

    least 48 weeks practical work experience and provide reports and certificates for all employment periods Please note this is a requirement for the NZ Valuers Registration Board only.

    Due date Reports for 119.150 and 119.250 must be uploaded on the Massey

    Agriculture Stream site by the end of the first day of Semester Two following the employment period. All reports must be submitted to Turnitin.

    Late reports will be accepted up to 1 month after the due date; however 10% of the final mark will be deducted. Resubmitted reports: The report must be done within 1 calendar year of submitting the original report. Any resubmitted reports must meet a passing mark of 60%.

    Fees Administration, promoting employment opportunities, running the

    stream site, and marking, are covered by your practical work fees.

    Graduating If you intend to graduate you must submit your final report by 1st

    February (Albany Students) and 1st March (PN students) to ensure sufficient time to mark the report and process results before eligibility to graduate is confirmed. Failure to do so may mean your degree cannot be conferred at the April (Albany) or May (PN) graduation ceremonies in that year. This is an absolute deadline, late work will be handled, but you may miss out on your graduation ceremony. YOU

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    MUST HAVE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL IN ORDER TO HAND IN REPORTS FOR THE ABOVE DEADLINES written approval can only be obtained from Programme Directors Approval for these dates will only be given in extenuating circumstances (health, bereavement, national/regional sporting commitments etc.) Approval will not be given for failure to find work.

    A summer vacation period is about 15 weeks long - two summer

    vacations are sufficient to complete the Practical Work requirements.

    The units in which you work should be large enough to be considered a viable business enterprise.

    Student Health Recommendations - Zoonoses Over the time you are studying and working on Massey-related work you may work in an environment which exposes you to a greater than normal risk of infection with various infectious organisms such as tetanus, leptospirosis. In addition to being careful in the various workplaces you are strongly advised to obtain appropriate vaccination before embarking on your agricultural programme. It is also advisable to receive BCG vaccine against tuberculosis and meningococcal disease vaccine if you have not already had them (you should have had 3 separate injections). During the degree programme your fees cover your membership of the Student Health Services which provide all general medical care and advice without further charge.

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    Practical Work Finding a Job All current vacancies are advertised on the Career Hub website.

    careerhub.massey.ac.nz

    Practical Work Office Addresses Palmerston North Physical James Waaler Practical Work Coordinator Registry Level 2 Phone/Fax Tel: 06 356 9099 (ext 83119) Postal James Waaler Registry Level 2 Massey University Private Bag 11222 Palmerston North Email [email protected]

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    SECTION 3: ADMINISTRATION Practical Work The practical work programme is administered by the Office AgriScience and AgriCommerce Programme Directors. The Career Hub

    assists you in finding industry experience. The Massey Agriculture stream site provides and distributes all the practical work guidelines, handles all the administrative details of industry experience reports, and keeps your practical work records up-to-date. All enquiries concerning the practical work programme should be directed in the first instance to:

    Practical Work Coordinator Practical Work credits All industry experience credits will be recorded on your Contact

    Management notes. You may verify your records by requesting the relevant information from the Practical Work Co-ordinator.

    Full credit for a period of industry experience will be given and

    recorded on your file only if you have: - supplied the certificate of employment for the work period (s)

    - supplied a report for the Practicum Paper by the due date and achieved a pass grade for that report.

    Grades Grades credited for the Practicum Papers will appear on your academic

    record.

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    SECTION 4: PRACTICUM PAPERS Enrolment You need to enrol in the Practicum Papers for the years you intend to hand

    in the reports. If you have not enrolled in the paper you will be enrolled when you hand in the report.

    Assessment Industry experience reports corresponding to the Practicum Papers will be

    accepted by the Practical Work Office by the due date. The office will send reports to appropriate staff for marking.

    The reports will be marked by an approved external assessor. Passing reports will be graded on a scale of A+ to C. Guidelines for

    marking are presented on the Massey Agriculture Stream site and in Appendix I. Use the guidelines to assist you to prepare your report. If your report fails to meet our standards you will be given the opportunity to re-write and re-submit that report.

    Practicum Report Awards Practicum Report Awards will be made to students who write outstanding

    reports, with one award being issued to the best reports written for each of the two Practicums. Only reports graded by your marker with an A or A+ will be considered, and students must submit their own reports for judging. Judging will be by a panel of staff. The awards will be monetary as funds allow.

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    Course Outlines

    Paper Number and Title: 119.150 Practicum 1 Controller: Practical Work Co-ordinator Calendar Prescription: Industry experience for at least 13 consecutive weeks in a public

    or private business related to the land-based industries. A descriptive report demonstrating satisfactory observational, analytical and reporting skills is required.

    A descriptive report of the business and its management. Learning Outcomes: 1. To describe the business and its management.

    2. To identify the relationship between the business and the relevant sectors of the industry.

    Report Outline: The report must demonstrate satisfactory observational,

    analytical and reporting skills, including: - describing the business - outlining related activities in the locality; - describing the renewable and non-renewable resources

    employed in that business; - discussing the technologies used to both plan and manage

    the business and to assess their impact on its operation; - describing and evaluating the role of management in the

    business; - explaining the role of the business within the industry and

    evaluating its contribution and effectiveness. The report should be divided into sections as outlined in Section

    5 and relate to the objectives of this paper. You are encouraged to use tables, graphs, illustrations,

    photographs, videos, and spreadsheets where appropriate. Written reports should follow a recognised report format. Cover Sheets: A completed Cover Sheet, signed by your employer, must be

    attached to the front of your report. Due Date: Reports for 119.150 must be uploaded on the Massey

    Agriculture Stream site by the end of the first day of Semester Two following the employment period. All reports must be submitted to Turnitin. Late Reports will be accepted after the due date with a penalty of 10% of the final mark deducted

    Approval: Needed if not working within suggested area.

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    Evaluation: The report will be graded on a scale of A+ to C. Unsatisfactory reports will be returned for re-writing and re-submitting. Resubmitted reports must include the original report and marking sheet on resubmission. For an explanation of the evaluation grades refer to Appendix 1. For information on presenting a report refer to Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students (Emerson and Hampton eds, 2005).

    Confidentiality: All reports are treated as confidential. You may assure your

    employer that all information in your report will be seen only by the marker.

    Aegrotat & Impaired As work which contributes to the report to be submitted for Performance: practical work papers occurs over several months, it is expected

    that you will make steady (and demonstrable) progress towards completion of your report, from the time you commence work until it is submitted in a complete from. Should you be unable to present your final report for reasons of illness or other factors beyond your control, arrangements can be made with the Programme Directors to have your partially completed report assessed.

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    Paper Number and Title: 119.250 Practicum 2 Controller: Practical Work Co-ordinator Calendar Prescription: Industry experience for at least 13 consecutive weeks in a public

    or private business related to the land-based industries. A detailed, investigative report identifying and analysing opportunities, problems, policies and technical and research issues is required.

    A report demonstrating the capacity to identify and analyse

    opportunities, problems, policies and technical and research issues, associated with the business.

    This report should demonstrate to an advanced level your

    understanding and appraisal of possible outcomes for the operation.

    A minimum of 10 weeks of full time employment is required.

    This employment may be consecutive or an accumulation of time prorated to weeks worked with a firm over a year or years.

    Learning Outcomes:

    1. To describe the business briefly and accurately and its relationship to the industry and/or the environment.

    2. To identify and define management problems and

    opportunities in the firm;

    3. To collect and analyse data relevant to these problems and opportunities;4. To develop opportunities to present solutions to problems.

    Report Outline: The report should be investigative. Demonstrate that you have researched the topic(s), reported your

    findings and reached logical conclusions. Information sources should be cited and referenced

    appropriately. Your report must meet required standards of presentation. Guidelines: The guidelines for this report are limited, to allow you to

    develop a report to the appropriate academic level. Written reports should follow an appropriate report format.

    The first section of the report should briefly and accurately describe the operation and its relationship to the industry and/or the environment, locally, nationally and internationally. The main part of the report should be of a research/investigative

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    nature and may cover one or more topics in depth. The report should reflect a greater depth of understanding than the previous one, and should demonstrate that you have researched the topics appropriately and the conclusions/recommendations reached follow logically from the evidence in the report.

    You are encouraged to use as appropriate, tables, graphs,

    illustrations, photographs, videos, and spreadsheets.

    Approval: Needed if not working within suggested area. Cover Sheets: A completed Cover Sheet, signed by the employer, must be

    attached to the front of the report. Due Date: Reports for 119.250 must be uploaded on the Massey

    Agriculture Stream site by the end of the first day of Semester Two following the employment period. All reports must be submitted to Turnitin. - except for graduating students.

    Late reports will be accepted after the due date with a penalty of 10% of the final mark deducted

    Evaluation: The report will be graded on a scale of A+ to C. Unsatisfactory reports will be returned for re-writing and re-submitting. Resubmitted reports must include both the original report and original marking sheet on resubmission. For an explanation of the evaluation grades refer to Appendix 1. For information on presenting a report refer to Writing Guidelines for Science and Applied Science Students (Emerson and Hampton eds, 2005).

    Pre-requisite: 119.150

    Papers 119.150 and 119.250 will relate to different industries

    Completion: PW will have been completed on achieving a passing grade for the

    papers required for your qualification Credit: Credit can be obtained for 119.150 based on successful completion of

    approved contributing programmes. A maximum of 13 weeks can be credited. Credit will not be given for 119.250.

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    SECTION 5: GUIDANCE IN PRACTICAL WORK REPORT WRITING These guidelines refer to 119.150 Practicum One Content Your report should discuss the business as clearly and concisely as

    possible and should include: - a description of the firm, its location, ownership, history and

    operational scope; - a description of the related activities in the locality (products,

    processing companies, markets, etc.) and the relationship of the firm to its environment, including biophysical factors such as climate, soils etc; and socio-economic factors (such as access to labour, the regulatory, financial and legal environment);

    - a description of the resources (that is site, labour, capital and

    management) of the firm; - a description of the policy (the way it goes about doing whatever it

    is involved with), the technologies used, the management and production methods used, and a statement of outputs and outcomes achieved

    - a discussion of the relative merits of the management and

    production methods used, including an evaluation of the effects they have on output and profit

    - a discussion of ways and means of improving the business's

    production and practice, including consideration of opportunities and identifying the role of the business, its contribution and effectiveness in the overall industry

    - a description of the skills that you learnt during the practicum - conclusions Each report should be written on only one side of each page. Written

    reports should commence with a Title Page and should include a contents page with page numbers. Reports of excessive length will be returned for shortening.

    Each report must be written legibly, clearly and concisely without

    excessive use of abbreviations. Brevity is an advantage provided that all important topics are covered thoroughly.

    Cover Page Each report submitted for credit should have attached to the front of the

    report, a completed Cover Page signed by the employer.

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    Suggested Report Sections - General The information in this section is only a guide to the content of a final report. It is not an exhaustive list of topics and some of the suggested topics may not be appropriate for some practical work experiences. Each business enterprise is a unique system and you will need to plan the structure and content of the report to describe best the particular situation. The actual layout of the report is for you to choose. The following hints do, however, apply generally: - text that is clearly broken up under section headings is more easily read than long

    tracts of text - within headings, new subject matter should be introduced as a new paragraph - short sentences, each dealing with a specific point, convey messages more clearly

    than long rambling sentences. - where possible, information should be presented in the form of tables or diagrams,

    leaving the text available for concise discussion of that information. For example, areas, effective areas, soil types, fertiliser usage, production data, management structure of the business, markets, areas of plant species, forage and cash crops, are all examples of subject matter that may be presented in tables or diagrams.

    Suggested Report Sections - Specific Activities The report should begin with a brief description of the business, covering; type, owner, location, size, production and with a description of the land-use activities. This should be followed with a description of the activities in the locality (crops, processing, input supply firms, markets). Resources (i) Sketch map of the location of the business. (ii) Property Map: Where applicable, include a detailed map of the business showing the

    location of the principal physical features (e.g. buildings, shelter belts) and any variation in natural features (eg soil type or topography) and indicate relative scale.

    (iii) Describe the physical resources and environment as appropriate: - area (total hectares and effective hectares) - climate (rainfall distribution and variability, wind, frosts, storms, sunshine hours,

    seasonal temperature) - soils (soil type, fertility, drainage) - pastures/plants - discuss quantity, quality and content (plant species), seasonal

    production and relate to livestock requirements where applicable - topography, aspect (north/south facing), altitude

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    - water supply (type) - irrigation (type) - subdivision - access

    - shelter (species, layout, maintenance) - area of woodland, tree plantation and native bush - pests, weeds, diseases - resource consents

    (iv) Estimate the area of the enterprise in each crop/variety. (v) Labour: Describe numbers employed, responsibilities, staff organisation and training.

    Distinguish between permanent, casual and contract labour. (vi) Buildings: Describe type, location, design, adequacy. (vii) Plant and Machinery: List items and discuss age, condition value, replacement policy. (viii) Livestock and/or crops: an inventory at important times of the year (e.g., stock

    reconciliation).

    Inputs

    All the factors of production purchased (or otherwise obtained) and put into the business to help ensure products and replacements (livestock, plants, machinery) - normally used up in the production process (fertiliser, fuel, electricity, chemicals, animal health). Production Best described as the enterprises that generate income for the business. Livestock and crop enterprises may be the most common but other sources of income (e.g. forestry, contracting, tourism) should not be overlooked. For other enterprises such as supply firms describe the products and the markets, etc. (i) Either describe the policies which guide decision making for the livestock enterprises,

    including replacements (herd or flock improvement, feeding, liveweight targets and production levels, animal health, and buying and selling).

    or Describe the policies which guide decision making for cropping enterprises, including

    contracts, crop rotation, integration, risk and disposal (sale, exchange, re-use) (ii) Describe the seasonality of production and where applicable, the livestock numbers,

    types and age. (iii) Record physical output (total, per animal and per hectare compared to local standards). (iv) Crop technology: Describe the production system used for each crop/variety, including

    types, quantities, markets, etc. (v) Assess the efficiency of the enterprise in physical and (where possible) financial terms.

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    Management Describe the role of the manager(s) under the following headings: (i) Planning: Describe the reasons for the enterprise's mix of stock types, crops/varieties, or

    amenity plants. (ii) Implementing: Choose headings from those below that relate to your practical work

    experience). A month-by-month calendar of operations is helpful. Choose the starting month carefully; mid-winter (June or July) is usually best.

    Husbandry of

    Soils or root media: Physically, with respect to structure, drainage, moisture levels, damage control;

    Chemically, with respect to pH, nutrients; Biologically, with respect to soil organic matter, flora and fauna. Plants: Crop selection; establishment; control of weeds; pests and diseases; maintenance of hygiene and minimisation of cross-infection; grazing; conserving as supplements; pruning; pollination; thinning; irrigating; applying nutrients. Animals: Feeding; breeding; reproduction; selection/culling; rearing young stock; weaning; crutching; shearing; exercise and training (horses); control of pests and diseases; maintenance of hygiene and minimisation of cross-infection; integration of species. Use and Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment: Use, maintenance and replacement; maintenance of hygienic practices where relevant; safe practices. Structures: Use and maintenance of buildings and other structures in the operation of the business. Fences and netting, permanent and temporary, to control the movement of farmed and undesirable livestock (pests). Recruitment and Employment of Staff: Employment practices used in the business; nature and training of staff; health and safety; accommodation; transport; working conditions; delegation of responsibility. Contractors: Professional Consultants: Harvesting Practices employed at milking/shearing/velveting/crop harvest.

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    (iii) Control: Outline the physical and financial recording process used to monitor the

    performance of the business throughout the year. Constraints Discuss the factors which limit development or growth of the business (climate, topography, finance, management). Opportunities Discuss the opportunities which may be available to the business and how they may be obtained. Note: If the enterprise is, for example, a landscape design business or a park or reserve or regional council then not all the headings given above will be appropriate.

    Environmental and Amenity Interests Describe aspects of the enterprises and management which reflect environmental interests (shelter and shade, native bush, riparian management, soil stability plantings, amenity trees). How do these impact on commercial interests?

    Role of Business Enterprises

    Briefly discuss the role of the business enterprise within the industry both on a national and international basis. Skills List the principal skills used or learned during the practicum. Briefly comment on each in terms of what is required to be skilled and how the skills contribute to or detract from the success of the whole enterprise. Conclusions

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    SECTION 6: FINDING A JOB Students are responsible for finding their own practical work jobs. Part of the benefit of practical work is the experience you gain in attending interviews, preparing letters etc. However assistance is provided in a number of ways:

    - jobs are advertised on the Careerhub website careerhub.massey.ac.nz

    - advice is available on ways of seeking suitable employment;

    Networking among friends, lecturers, parents, relations, sporting and club contacts etc. is an invaluable method of finding practical work. Past experience has shown that the best chance of securing a job is by visiting the business. Letters and phone calls can be ignored or passed over. Keep an open and inquiring mind.

    Suggested Enterprises for Practical Work. If you choose to work in one of the following types of business you do not need to apply for approval of your employment before you start work. There are however many other types of employment that you can obtain which is less directly applicable to your degree. If you obtain work in a type of firm not listed below, you will need to ensure that you have the work approved, using the approval form, Appendix III before you start your practical work period. To get your work approved contact The Practical Work Coordinator. Types of employment for which no pre-approval is required:

    1. Contracting services a. Farm consultants b. Other consultants to primary industry c. Rural Contractors.

    2. Equine Industry

    a. Agistment b. Thoroughbred Breeders c. Stables

    3. Farming including livestock and cropping 4. Forestry

    a. Timber production and harvesting (not trucking).

    5. Government Departments involved in Primary Industry related activities. a. Ministry for Primary Industries, DOC, MFE.

    6. Horticulture a. Fruit and vegetable growing, including vineyards. b. Protected cropping, incl. greenhouse cropping, plant nurseries, cut flower

    growing, tissue culture laboratories.

    7. Food processors

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    a. Freezing works b. Saw mills c. Wool Scour d. Fruit and vegetable canning/freezing

    8. Local/Regional Government

    a. Resource planning department b. Parks and reserves c. Sports grounds

    9. Rural Banking/Valuation

    10. Science Providers

    a. Crown Research Institutes b. University Departments involved in activities related to your Programme c. Private research providers

    11. Selected rural service companies a. Exporter b. Fertiliser company c. General primary industry merchandiser d. Pest and disease monitoring services e. Irrigation scheduling services f. Contract pruning, fencing, shearing, harvesting g. Seed company h. Logistics companies

    12. Selected retailers involved with related activities

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    SECTION 7: Massey Agriculture Stream site Objectives (general) Massey Agriculture Stream site

    - acts on the advice of the respective Programme Directors

    - assists students to fulfil the practical work requirements of their courses

    - assists prospective employers to find suitable employees via the Career Hub

    Objectives (specific) Massey Agriculture Stream site and the Career Hub assists you to fulfil your practical work requirements by: - maintaining a data base of employers who have previously employed students

    - advertising for jobs for you

    - posting details of job vacancies on the career hub website

    - providing practical work guides

    - receiving reports, employers' certificates and work approval forms from you and

    recording these

    - distributing reports for marking

    - returning reports to you and recording these

    - keeping an up-to-date record for each student showing periods worked, accumulated

    totals, report grades and any other information requested by Programme Directors

    -

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    Appendix I

    PRACTICAL WORK REPORT EVALUATION FORM 119.150 (Descriptive)

    STUDENT NAME: STUDENT ID: MARKER:

    Category Possible Marks Marks Points to look for; identify weaknesses (circle); add other appropriate comments.

    Writing Skills / English

    Grammar

    10

    Good grammar Sentence structure Complete; clear

    Paragraph structure Topic; expansion; support; links

    Punctuation Commas; hyphens; brackets; colons; semicolons Presentation

    Figures / Tables

    10

    Stand alone; title; units; source referenced; axes labelled; legend

    References Fully & accurately referenced; correctly cited and consistently formatted

    Format Professional presentation; logical layout; aids Understanding Neatness Uncluttered; tidy; legible

    Logical Development 10

    Presented in logical sequence; similar topics together; develops theme or argument to reach conclusion

    Content Description 30 Extent and depth of coverage, relevance of Information

    Reasons 10 Reasons given and explained for decisions and actions taken

    Alternatives 10 Alternative strategies identified

    Conclusions 20 Logically argued, conclusions reached, proposals or recommendations formulated

    Total

    100

    GRADE ______________ Overall Comment:

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    PRACTICAL WORK REPORT EVALUATION FORM 119.250 (Investigative)

    STUDENT NAME: STUDENT ID: MARKER:

    Category Possible Marks Marks Points to look for; identify weaknesses (circle); add other appropriate comments.

    Writing Skills / English

    Grammar

    5

    Good grammar & spelling Sentence structure Complete; clear

    Paragraph structure Topic; expansion; support; links

    Punctuation Commas; hyphens; brackets; colons; semicolons Presentation

    Figures / Tables

    5

    Stand alone; title; units; source referenced; axes labelled; legend

    References Fully & accurately referenced; correctly cited and consistently formatted

    Format Professional presentation; logical layout; aids Understanding: contents page Neatness Uncluttered; tidy; legible

    Logical Development 10

    Presented in logical sequence; similar topics together; develops theme or argument to reach conclusion

    Content Description 15 Extent and depth of coverage, relevance of Information

    Reasons 15 Reasons given and explained for decisions and actions taken

    Alternatives 10 Alternative strategies identified Critical Evaluation

    20 Alternatives evaluated (compared and contrasted)

    Conclusions 20 Logically argued, conclusions reached, proposals or recommendations formulated

    Total

    100

    GRADE ______________ Overall Comment:

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    APPENDIX II MASSEY AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES

    INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REPORT (Report Cover Sheet - attach to front of report)

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Student to complete)

    STUDENT NAME: STUDENT ID #:.

    RETURN ADDRESS (if not internal student):

    ... PHONE:.

    PAPER NUMBER:..OPTION/MAJOR (as appropriate)

    PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT (actual dates required)

    FROM:. TO:..

    TOTAL PERIOD WORKED - WEEKS ..

    TYPE OF ENTERPRISE:..

    NATURE OF WORK:

    CONTACT PERSON:

    EMPLOYERS/COMPANY NAME:

    POSTAL ADDRESS:

    PHONE NOE-mail:...

    EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE:DATE:.

    (confirming employment and dates worked)

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Date Out:

    MARKERS COMMENTS:

    (Marker to complete)

    RE-SUBMISSION DATE (if amendments required)

    GRADE AWARDED:..

    SIGNED:..DATE:..

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    APPENDIX III

    MASSEY AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES

    PRACTICAL WORK

    Application for Approval of Proposed Practical Work Report (to be completed prior to commencing work) Students should seek advice from their Staff Adviser/Marker on the appropriateness of the proposed employment and the type of report expected. Student's Name.............................................ID No... Permanent Home Address: Phone #: . Degree Option......................................... Practicum : 119.150 119.250 Other Contact Person & Company Name of Proposed Employer: Company Address: (a correct name and address is required)

    .............................................................................................. .............................................................................................. ......................................................................Phone No.... General nature of the employers business:.. General nature of the proposed work................................................................................ Previous approved Practical Work was completed at: Employer Vacation Period Type of work to. to. APPROVED: Programme Director

    Signature: ..........................................................................

    Student Signature: .......................................... Date: ............................................

    SECTION 1: OBJECTIVESSECTION 2: REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSSECTION 3: ADMINISTRATIONPractical

    SECTION 4: PRACTICUM PAPERSEnrolment You need to enrol in the Practicum Papers for the years you intend to hand in the reports. If you have not enrolled in the paper you will be enrolled when you hand in the report.Assessment Industry experience reports corresponding to the Practicum Papers will be accepted by the Practical Work Office by the due date.The office will send reports to appropriate staff for marking.PracticumReport Awards Practicum Report Awards will be made to students who write outstanding reports, with one award being issued to the best reports written for each of the two Practicums. Only reports graded by your marker with an A or A+ will be considere...

    SECTION 5: GUIDANCE IN PRACTICAL WORK REPORT WRITINGSuggested Report Sections - GeneralSuggested Report Sections - SpecificInputsManagementSkillsConclusions

    SECTION 6: FINDING A JOBAppendix IAPPENDIX IIAPPENDIX III