Plant Production Systems
Plant Production Systems learning area contacts:
- Allan Knight : +61 8 92736792 | Allan.Knight@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
In the Plant Production Systems ATAR course students learn about the sustainable operation and management of selected plant enterprises. Students explore, analyse and understand the ways that people manage natural resources, such as plants, 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 product marketing.
- Years 11 and 12 Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions
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SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (293.8 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 4:29pm
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- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (378.1 KB) Last updated: 19 Aug 2020 10:51am
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Examination Materials- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (237.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:21pm
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- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (501.9 KB)
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- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (357.5 KB)
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- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (352.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (239.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:48pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (522.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (429.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:45pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (360.1 KB)
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- APS_PPS_resource_list_online.doc (177.5 KB)
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- 2021 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (599.8 KB) Last updated: 27 Apr 2022 9:12am
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- 2021 Summary examination report for candidates (157.6 KB) Last updated: 06 Apr 2022 7:00am
- 2021 Marking key (1.4 MB) Last updated: 01 Mar 2022 9:12am
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.
In the Plant Production Systems General course students learn about and apply operational practices to selected plant enterprises. Students apply natural resources, such as plant varieties, climate, soil and water, to the objective of meeting personal and community needs. They work with food and fibre production systems, applying sustainable farming practices, and using appropriate agricultural technologies. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.
- Types of science inquiry investigations
- Also available in Word Format
SyllabusGrading Support Materials- General Syllabus Year 11 (284.3 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 12:38pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (282.5 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (330.1 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 12:43pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 (158.2 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (239.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (353.7 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (442.2 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (427.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:21pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (356.6 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (249.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:33pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (519.9 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (460.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:48pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (354.0 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (248.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:44pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.5 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (238.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:33pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (293.9 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:43am
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 PPS General EST Unit 3 content (290.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:49pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (315.3 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:50pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (152.1 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (144.9 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:40pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (165.4 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (150.5 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:43am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST marking key (203.4 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:38am
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- General sample EST (367.7 KB)
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Syllabus Review
The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For further information, please contact:
Mandy Hudson
Manager, Curriculum and Assessment