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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)
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(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)
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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