Pre-Vocational Studies
G3N tutors you through the full NERDC Pre-Vocational Studies syllabus offline — from Agriculture: Introduction and Medium of Agricultural Production, Agriculture: Processes of Agricultural Production, Home Economics: Introduction to Home Economics and more — with adaptive lessons, instant quizzes, flashcards and exam-ready summaries.
Syllabus
What you’ll cover in Pre-Vocational Studies.
The complete topic outline G3N teaches, mapped to the NERDC curriculum.
Primary 4
5 topicsAgriculture: Introduction and Medium of Agricultural Production
- Meaning of Agriculture
- Understanding agriculture and farming
- Types of agriculture (crop production, animal rearing)
- Importance of agriculture in the community
- Agricultural careers and opportunities
- Soil Types and Enrichment
- Understanding different soil types
- Soil composition and structure
- Soil preparation for farming
- Improving soil fertility (composting, manuring)
- Soil conservation practices
- Agricultural Tools and Equipment
- Identifying farm tools (hoe, rake, spade, cutlass)
- Proper use of farm tools
- Tool maintenance and safety
- Traditional and modern farm equipment
Agriculture: Processes of Agricultural Production
- How to Grow Crops
- Crop selection and variety
- Seed selection and germination
- Planting methods and spacing
- Crop care and maintenance
- Harvesting techniques
- Control of Crop Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- Understanding weeds and their effects
- Weed control methods
- Identifying common crop pests
- Pest management strategies
- Recognizing crop diseases
- Disease prevention and treatment
- Rearing of Farm Animals
- Common farm animals (poultry, cattle, goats, rabbits)
- Housing and care of farm animals
- Feeding and nutrition for animals
- Animal health and disease prevention
- Breeding and reproduction basics
Home Economics: Introduction to Home Economics
- Meaning, Scope and Importance of Home Economics
- Understanding home economics
- Scope of home economics (nutrition, clothing, family living)
- Importance in daily living
- Home economics career paths
Home Economics: Home Management
- Personal Grooming and Cosmetics
- Understanding personal hygiene
- Basic grooming practices
- Safe use of cosmetics
- Skin and hair care
- Personal appearance and health
- Care of Personal Clothing
- Understanding clothing care
- Washing and drying clothes
- Ironing and pressing garments
- Mending and simple repairs
- Storing clothes appropriately
Home Economics: Food and Nutrition
- Food Classification and Functions
- Understanding food groups
- Nutrients in different foods
- Functions of nutrients (energy, growth, protection)
- Planning balanced meals
- Understanding nutrition labels
Primary 5
5 topicsAGRICULTURE: PROCESSES OF PRODUCTION (Extended)
- Advanced Crop Production
- Understanding soil-crop relationship
- Intercropping and crop rotation
- Irrigation methods
- Fertilizer application
- Record keeping for crops
- Integrated Pest Management
- Understanding integrated pest management
- Biological control methods
- Chemical control safety
- Sustainable pest management
- Monitoring for pests
Agriculture: Produce Packaging, Marketing and Farm Records
- Preservation of Farm Produce
- Understanding post-harvest losses
- Drying techniques
- Smoking and salting
- Fermentation and pickling
- Refrigeration and storage
- Packaging Methods
- Understanding proper packaging
- Packaging materials
- Protecting produce quality
- Labeling and identification
- Safe storage conditions
- Marketing and Farm Records
- Understanding farm marketing
- Identifying market opportunities
- Record keeping systems
- Financial management of farm
- Calculating farm profits
Home Economics: Family Living and Resource Management
- Family Structure and Relationships
- Understanding family functions
- Family relationships and roles
- Creating family tree
- Family values and traditions
- Life cycle of family
- Resource Management
- Understanding family resources
- Time management
- Money management and budgeting
- Using resources wisely
- Sustainable resource use
Home Economics: Clothing and Textile
- Sewing Tools and Equipment
- Types of simple sewing tools
- Understanding sewing equipment
- Proper use and maintenance
- Safety with sewing tools
- Selecting appropriate tools for tasks
HOME ECONOMICS: FOOD AND NUTRITION (Extended)
- Cooking Tools and Equipment
- Identifying cooking tools
- Understanding cooking equipment
- Safe use of kitchen tools
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation areas
- Food Safety and Cooking Methods
- Understanding foodborne illness
- Safe food handling practices
- Kitchen hygiene standards
- Different cooking methods (boiling, frying, grilling, baking)
- Temperature control in cooking
Primary 6
4 topicsAgriculture: Advanced Practices
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Understanding sustainable farming
- Organic farming practices
- Water conservation in agriculture
- Agroforestry practices
- Environmental protection
- Value Addition
- Understanding value addition
- Processing farm products
- Agro-business opportunities
- Quality assurance
- Market trends and entrepreneurship
HOME ECONOMICS: FAMILY LIVING (Extended)
- Healthy Home Environment
- Understanding home sanitation
- Waste management in homes
- Water and sanitation
- Indoor air quality
- Safety in home environments
HOME ECONOMICS: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE (Extended)
- Stitches and Sewing
- Types of stitches and their uses
- Hand stitching techniques
- Machine stitching basics
- Seaming and hemming
- Mending different fabric types
- Clothing Construction
- Understanding pattern reading
- Cutting fabric properly
- Clothing construction process
- Fitting and alteration
- Quality in clothing construction
HOME ECONOMICS: FOOD AND NUTRITION (Advanced)
- Meal Planning for Healthy Living
- Understanding nutrition requirements
- Planning balanced meals
- Special dietary needs
- Cultural and food preferences
- Cost-effective meal planning
- Kitchen Facilities
- Understanding kitchen types
- Kitchen design principles
- Kitchen equipment and appliances
- Efficient kitchen layout
- Food storage facilities
JSS 1
2 topicsAgriculture: Advanced Concepts
- Agricultural Science
- Plant physiology and growth
- Animal nutrition and health
- Genetics in agriculture
- Climate and agriculture
- Soil chemistry and fertility
- Agricultural Technology
- Mechanization in agriculture
- Precision agriculture techniques
- Information technology in farming
- Innovation and improvement
- Sustainable technologies
Home Economics: Comprehensive Skills
- Advanced Nutrition and Health
- Understanding nutrition science
- Diet and disease prevention
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Nutrition for different life stages
- Food trends and wellness
- Fashion and Textiles
- Understanding textile technology
- Fashion design principles
- Sustainable fashion
- Textile innovations
- Career in fashion and textiles
JSS 2
1 topicsEntrepreneurship in Agriculture and Home Economics
- Agricultural Business
- Starting farm businesses
- Market analysis and planning
- Financing agricultural ventures
- Farm management skills
- Business ethics in agriculture
- Home-Based Enterprises
- Identifying business opportunities
- Product development
- Marketing and sales
- Financial management
- Customer service excellence
JSS 3
1 topicsIntegrated Vocational Studies
- Career Exploration
- Understanding vocational careers
- Skills required for different careers
- Educational pathways
- Professional development
- Entrepreneurship opportunities
- Social and Economic Impact
- Agriculture's role in economy
- Home economics and quality of life
- Sustainable development
- Community development
- Global perspectives on food and clothing
How G3N helps
Turn this syllabus into a pass.
Class by class
Subjects are banded the way the NERDC curriculum is, so a JSS 2 student sees JSS 2 work.
Primary through senior secondary
One tutor that follows a student from Primary 4 all the way to SSS 3.
Practise and revise
Generate questions per topic, get marked answers with explanations, and summarise notes before an exam.
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