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CERTIFICATE IN
Farm Management
The Certificate in Farm Management is an ideal course for those wanting to progress in the agriculture industry or used as a gateway to entry level employment. Working on a farm can be hard yakka and not well remunerated to the level of hard work one puts in a day-to-day basis. Despite the early mornings, long days, along with the blood, sweat, and tears, there is something deeply satisfying about working on the farm!
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Certificate in Farm Management
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CERTIFICATE IN FARM MANGEMENT
Course Overview
With greater tenure and qualifications this can become a more lucrative career with some farm managers earning a whopping $140,000 annual salary.
This course is designed and developed by industry experts tailored to students wanting to progress to a Farm/Agriculture Manager. Students will gauge an understanding of the daily insights into running a farm like a business. Learning about the business operations, supply chains, risk management & much more. Students then get to pick an elective unit of either; dairy, sheep or cattle farming.
This course is a great stepping stone for those either thinking about starting a career in agriculture or simply wanting to advance into a management role. Before commencing an agriculture degree at university a short course in Farm Management might be your best option.
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Certificate In Farm Management
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Course Units
Core Modules
- Strategic Planning
- Business Plans
- Business Assessment
- Viability Analysis
- Management Strategies
- Human Resources
- Physical Resources
- Natural Resources
Choose One Module as an Elective Unit
Elective 1: Dairy Cattle Farming
- Dairy Breeds
- Dairy Products
- The Lactation Cycle
- Pests and Diseases of Dairy Cattle
- Dairy Cattle
- Managing Dairy
- Breeding Dairy Cattle
- Managing Dairy Cattle
Elective 2: Sheep Farming
- Introduction: terminology and sheep breeds
- Selection Breeding
- Nutrition of Sheep
- Diseases of Sheep
- General Management of Commercial Flock
- Care of the Lamb
- Wool
- The Marketing of Sheep and Sheep Products
Elective 3: Beef Cattle Farming
- Introduction to Beef Cattle and Cattle Farming
- Beef Cattle Production Systems
- Beef Cattle Breeding
- Diseases in Beef Cattle – Viral and Bacterial
- Parasitic and Other Diseases In Beef Cattle
- Nutrition In Beef Cattle
- Commercial Herd Management
- Feed Lot Management
- Stud Herd Management
- Management, Economics and Marketing
Who might be interested in this course?
Those looking for a career as a:
- Agriculture Manager
- Farm Hand
- Farm Manager
- Farm Owner and Operator
- Agriculture Manager
- Livestock Manager
Course Features
- All course material is provided for students and included within the course fees.
- Graduate with an official certificate recognising your successful completion of the course.
- Receive an academic transcript of all the units completed.
- A letter of recommendation for any current or future employer.
- Assistance in either setting up a LinkedIn profile or CV/Cover letters.
- A three-day cooling off period to ensure you’re happy with the course of your choice.
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