Weston Agricultural College Courses or Programmes Offered
Subject Choices
Subjects for grade 8 and 9
Languages (English, Afrikaans and isiZulu)
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Natural Science
Creative Arts
Technology (incorporating General Agricultural Science)
Economic and Management Sciences
Social Sciences (Geography and History)
Subject choices for grade 10,11 and 12
Compulsory subjects: English and Life Orientation
In addition to the above compulsory subjects, students must choose from the following combinations:
Afrikaans/isiZulu
Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy
Physical Science/AMP/ Geography
Life Sciences/Agricultural Technology
Agricultural Sciences/Business Studies
Computer courses are offered to all grade 8 and 9 learners and Internet access is closely monitored by the IT Department.
Agricultural Sciences is the scientific study of soils, plants and animals in the production of food, fibre, fuel and other agricultural commodities. This subject covers a broad spectrum of agricultural issues and consists of:
- Soil Science
- Plant Science
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Chemistry
- Basic biology concepts
- Sustainable Natural Resource Utilisation
- Management of the Environment
Agricultural Management Practices (AMP)
AMP is the study and application of specific principles used for the production and value adding of high quality agricultural products. The learner will gain skills in management of agricultural enterprises. AMP consists of:
- Management Skills
- Entrepreneurial Skills
- Crop Production
- Animal Production
- Value Adding of Agricultural Products
Agricultural Technology (ATEC)
Agricultural Technology is based on an understanding of how processes, equipment and structures are used together with people, soil, plants and animals on the farm. ATEC affords learners the opportunity to identify, investigate, design, make, evaluate and communicate by using skills to carry out practical projects, operate, repair and maintain equipment, design and construct structures on the farm.
Please note that the internal rule at Weston is that learners need to get 55% in Mathematics in Grade 9 in order for them to carry on with the subject from Grade 10 to Grade 12. If your son does not meet this requirement he has to take Mathematical Literacy.
You cannot take Physical Science or Agricultural Science without Mathematics.