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Performance Band Descriptors — 2014 Higher School Certificate

2014 Primary Industries Examination Performance Band Descriptors and State Performance

2 unit Primary Industries Examination

2014 Candidature - 615

Band 6
(4.55%)

Consistently, accurately and appropriately communicates using precise industry terminology. Demonstrates thorough understanding of the work performance required in a primary industries context. Applies in-depth knowledge and understanding relevant to chemicals, safety, sustainability, weather, the industry context and the nature of working in the industry. Demonstrates extensive understanding of livestock health and welfare or plant pests, diseases and disorders. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Demonstrates critical judgement and sound reasoning to select, organise, synthesise and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources.
Band 5
(22.11%)

Communicates, using specific industry terminology, in a manner appropriate to the audience and situation. Demonstrates detailed understanding of the work performance required in a primary industries context. Demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding relevant to chemicals, safety, sustainability, weather, the industry context and the nature of working in the industry. Demonstrates understanding of livestock health and welfare or plant pests, diseases and disorders. Demonstrates thorough understanding of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Demonstrates accomplished judgement and reasoning to select, organise and evaluate relevant information from a variety of sources.
Band 4
(51.38%)

Communicates, using industry terminology, in a manner appropriate to the workplace. Demonstrates sound understanding of the work performance required in a primary industries context. Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding relevant to chemicals, safety, sustainability, weather, the industry context and the nature of working in the industry. Demonstrates basic understanding of livestock health and welfare or plant pests, diseases and disorders. Demonstrates general understanding of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Frames written responses in a descriptive manner.
Band 3
(16.42%)

Communicates using basic industry terminology. Demonstrates understanding of the work performance required in a primary industries context. Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding relevant to chemicals, safety, sustainability, weather, the industry context and the nature of working in the industry. Demonstrates limited understanding of livestock health and welfare or plant pests, diseases and disorders. Demonstrates limited understanding of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Frames written responses using generalisations.
Band 2
(4.06%)

Communicates using non-industry specific terms. Demonstrates minimal understanding of the work performance required in a primary industries context. Demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding relevant to chemicals, safety, sustainability, weather, the industry context and the nature of working in the industry. Displays elementary understanding of livestock health and welfare or plant pests, diseases and disorders. Demonstrates some understanding of work operations, the sequencing of procedures and their importance in primary industries. Frames written responses using unsupported generalisations.
Band 1
(1.46%)

A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected.
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