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Certificate in Agriculture Knowledge

(Level 4)

Course Length

One year from date of enrolment, part-time study

Credits

63 credits

Qualification

Telford certificate in Agriculture Knowledge (Level 4)

Course Fee

NZ student fees

International student fees 

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 Content

This Level Four course is the final step for students who have achieved their Level Two and Three certificates, and provides the student with a well-rounded knowledge of agriculture. Students who already have a background in agriculture may wish to challenge their knowledge by enrolling directly onto the Level 4 course. The course does not contain any practical.

Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course

General Agriculture

  • 19140 Demonstrate knowledge of Water Use and Quality, and Related Land Use Issues in Primary Production

Cattle Mating

  • 514201 Cattle Mating
  • 25922 Describe ill-health in Cattle

Sheep Mating

  • 25829 Demonstrate knowledge of Livestock Breeding Methods and Programmes
  • 25923 Describe ill-health in Sheep
  • 19159 Sheep Mating Management Practices
  • 24642 Describe Sheep Reproductive Organs and Cycles and Related Management Practices

Deer Mating

  • 1526 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Mating

Arable Production

  • 869 Demonstrate knowledge of Arable Farm Production
  • 19071 Demonstrate knowledge of Storage of Cash Crops, and Evaluate Methods of Crop Residue Disposal

Agricultural Production

  • 15598 Demonstrate knowledge of Velvet Antler Markets and Production
  • 19117 Demonstrate knowledge of Meat Production
  • 15609 Demonstrate knowledge of Sheep Milk Production