Cost $180 AUD.

The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of vermiculture or worm farms with an emphasis on the worms, habitat, feeding, breeding and other issues to promote a good worm farm.

The Advanced Certificate of Vermiculture is a self paced online course covering the uses for worms, what they like, key areas of types of worm, parts of a worm, feeding, breeding and more. All you really need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this fun outdoor area.

 

Topics

What is a worm?

Why have worm farms?

Parts of a worm

Vermiculture aims & goals

Skills used

Locations

The vermiculture working environment

The worm pen

Feeding

Breeding

Waste

Pests

Disease

What can go wrong

Safety

Risks

All methods and procedures

 

COURSE DURATION
Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part time study 5 hours per week.

ASSESSMENT
Online assignments.

ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for 12 months, with extensions available for free.

TIMELINE
Students study & complete assignments at their own pace.

SEE ALSO
Diploma of Vermiculture – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.

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