This resource has been jointly produced by CCEA and The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland. Using videos as stimulus, the activities aim to help pupils understand more about Sustainable farming while relating to the GCSE Agriculture and Land Use specification. They cover a range of topics including Hedge Management, Biodiversity and Energy Use on the Farm.
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The CCEA GCSE Agriculture and Land Use specification supports students’ development as individuals and skilled contributors to the land-based industries.

We have designed this applied qualification to appeal to young people from the changing agricultural sector and to those who are interested in working in the wider land-based and environmental industries.

Students develop their scientific knowledge in relevant, enjoyable and work-related contexts. Students appreciate how this knowledge can enhance productivity in the land-based and environmental sector. They also have the opportunity to design and plan an experimental investigation based on realistic scenarios.

This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed through the Science and Technology Area of Learning.

This specification is unitised, so it’s possible to take part of the assessment at the end of the first year of study.

The specification has three units:

• Unit 1: Soils, Crops and Habitats
• Unit 2: Animals on the Land
• Unit 3: Controlled Assessment – Contemporary Issues in Agriculture and Land Use.