Cost $180 AUD.
The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of what makes a modern beef farm operation including types of farm, types of cattle, raising them and the machines and methods used.
The Advanced Certificate of Beef Cattle Operations is a self paced online course covering the key areas of types of cattle, the farm, feeding, water, farming equipment, holding pens and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this important area.
Topics
Aims & goals
Skills used
Types of cattle
The farm
Grazing
Food & water
Disease & pests
Holding pens
Safety & risks
Equipment & tools
What can go wrong
The environment
Duty of care
Precision farming
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 Beef Cattle Operations – Consists of 3 short courses.
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