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Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge

(Level 2)

Course Length

One year from date of enrolment, part-time study

Credits

61 credits

Qualification

Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 2)

Course Fee

NZ student fees

International student 

Entry Requirements

Competent in written English. Enrol at any time, students must be 16 years or over. English language proficiency is required. International students require IELTS of 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500 plus TWE 4.5

Textbooks Required

None

Course Overview

The Telford Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 2) provides students with a broad overview of a range of agricultural topics. The different subject areas covered within the course are ideal for farmers, lifestyle block owners, or people simply interested in agriculture. The course does not contain any practical, and students may progress onto Level Three if so desired.

Course Content

Numbers indicate NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course

Livestock Basics

  • 19093 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Welfare and Stockmanship
  • 19081 Describe Feed Budgeting, Feed Supply and demand and Methods to Manage Feed Surplus and Deficits
  • 18192 How Cows produce Milk
  • 18193 Farm Dairy Design and the Effluent System
  • 571 Demonstrate knowledge of Wool Production

Animal Anatomy and Behaviour

  • 18 Demonstrate knowledge of Animal Anatomy and Physiology
  • 19116 Demonstrate knowledge of Livestock Behaviour and Animal Welfare
  • 19111 Demonstrate knowledge of types, breeds, uses, health requirements of farm dogs

Livestock Feeding and Health

  • 24628 Describe Pasture Supply and Demand, Feeds and Grazing Systems\
  • 19103 Demonstrate knowledge of Methods for Promoting On-farm Livestock Health and Health Problems of Livestock

Introduction to Agriculture

  • 15 Describe the End Use of Crops and Factors which Affect Crop Yields and Interpret Seed Quality
  • 16 Demonstrate knowledge of Pasture Production and Ways to Optimise Pasture Growth and Utilisation
  • 576 Specific Land Based Primary Industry
  • 19131 Demonstrate knowledge of Fencing Assemblies
  • 24836 Demonstrate knowledge of Non-electric Fences, Fence Support Materials and Safe Practices in Fencing