Cost $180 AUD.
The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of the organic farming industry with an emphasis on how it works, benefits, farming processes, machinery and safety needed to achieve a good result.
The Advanced Certificate of Organic Farming is a self paced online course covering the key areas of organic farming including the soil, pH levels, herbicides, pesticides, crop planting, crop rotation, equipment, and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this important area.
Topics
What is it?
Aims & goals
Skills used
Duties & roles
Locations
The working environment
Feed & nutrients
pH levels
Soil
Erosion
Pests
Herbicides
Pesticides
Crop rotation
Animal use
The methods and procedures
Equipment & tools
Safety & health
Risks
Ethics
Duty of care
Controversy
The environment
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 Organic Farming – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.
Don’t forget to submit a student enrollment form – it can be found on the home page.