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Certificate In Agriculture

Course Summary

Course Level Non VET Certificate
Supplier Courses Direct
Delivery Mode Distance Learning Price Enquiry
Duration 600 Hours
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DESCRIPTION

Designed for the new farmer or those aiming towards employment in this field. This course will give you the knowledge and skills required to run or work confidently on a specialised or mixed farm. Core units equip you with all the basics needed for general animal health, farm management and all important marketing skills. Choose three elective units from a list that includes soil and pasture management and also gives you the opportunity to specialise in specific farm animals for example calf rearing, poultry, beef or dairy cattle. An excellent starting point to learn the fundamentals of farming.

MODULES

Core

These modules provide foundation knowledge for this course

  • Animal Health Care For Beginners
  • Farm Management
  • Agricultural Marketing

  • Elective

    In addition to the core modules, A certain number of electives must be completed to satisfy the requirements for this course.

  • Horse Care Basics (I)
  • Dairy Cattle Management
  • Beef Cattle Management
  • Calf Rearing
  • Pig Management
  • Sheep Management
  • Aqua-Culture
  • Pasture Management
  • Soil Management (Agriculture)
  • Managing Poultry
  • Unit Details...

    Note that each module in this course is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately

    DELIVERY

  • Correspondence

  • Sub courses
    Agricultural Marketing- unit
    Pig Management- unit

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