This newspaper article and comprehension questions were developed to support the NSW BOSTES Stages 6 Syllabus - Retail Services. I use it as part of the topic SIRXWHS101 Apply Safe Working Practices. It leads into a detailed examination of workplace health and safety applicable to retail in NSW. It could also be used in courses such as Legal Studies and Business Studies.

This findaword/word search is part of a unit of work for the NSW BOSTES Stage 6 Retail Services Syllabus topic on Minimise Loss. It matches with the Australian Industry Skills Council SIRXRSK201 Minimise loss unit. However, education systems in other jurisdictions will have similar vocational courses where this findaword can be utilised.

This is a comprehension activity based on a newspaper article. It supports student learning in the NSW Stage 6 Retail Services Curriculum Framework Syllabus SIRXIND101 Work effectively in a customer service environment. The article relates initiatives in Australian retail to re-attract customers to bricks and mortar retail businesses from on-line services.

Information report assessment task on the topic, Beef Cattle Production. This resource is part of a unit of work for students of the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. The task includes advice for students and a rubric/marking guide.

Activity requiring students to identify various issues concerning vaccination of cattle, using a resource produced by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. This resource is part of a unit of work, Beef Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Activities based on the NSW Department of Primary Industries information on paddock appraisal of beef cattle. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Production for students of the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Worksheet on best practices in cattle handling facilities, mustering, yarding and transport. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Production, designed for students of the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Crack the code revision activity on the topic, Animal Enterprise - Beef Production. students decode the question using the key and then answer the question from their class notes. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Production for students of the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

True or false revision activity covering the management of beef cattle. This resource is part of a unit of work on Beef Production for students of the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Overview to common breeds of beef cattle in Australia. Students research the classification of the cattle into Bos Taurus or Bos Indicus or crossbreed. They also research where in Australia this breed is raised.

Comprehension activity on Beef Cattle - Mating and Calving. This resource is part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Cattle Production for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Word search using key words and concepts from the topic Beef Cattle Production.

8-minute documentary and worksheet on the equipment and procedure for AI in cattle. These resources are part of a unit of work on Animal Enterprise - Beef Cattle for the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This poster on the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act focuses on its application to the retail industry. Looks great when enlarged and laminated and is a good reference for students of the Australian Retail Services Certificate II (SIR20216) and Certificate III (SIR30316) courses. Other states will have very similar legislation so the poster can be easily adapted to local needs.

Poster giving students main components of the Work Health and Safety Act, 2011 (Commonwealth of Australia) as it relates to the retail industry.

Word search on the topic Weeds, Pests and Disease.

Information report task on the topic Farm Tools and Machinery. The topic is: What are five commonly used farm tools and machinery? What safety issues can arise from the use of these tools and machinery? The resource includes advice on the structure and language features required to write an effective information report and a marking guide (rubric) to the task. Designed for Stage 5 Agricultural Technology students of the Australian Curriculum.

Farm Tools and Machinery findaword

Worksheet and answers to accompany the 6-minute documentary by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Catalyst program, RIPPA: The farm robot exterminates pests and weeds. The documentary examines a solar-powered, self-propelled robot that scans agricultural plants for pests and weeds and either removes the weed or selectively spot-sprays particular plants. The resource is designed for Stage 4/5 students of the NSW Agricultural Technology Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This lesson material covers factors to consider before using firearms on farms, environmental issues, hazardous behaviours, basic rules of firearm safety and the safe storage of firearms. The resources finishes with scenarios for students to answer about safe use, storage and licensing. The resource can be used to support student learning in topics Workplace Health & Safety on Farms, Farm Tools and Machinery and The Law & Agriculture. It is applicable to the NSW 7-10 Agricultural Technology course but can be adapted for Stage 6 Agricultural Technology and Vocational Education Primary Industries framework - unit of competency on WHS.