(Level 4)
Course Length
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
65 credits
Qualification
Telford certificate in Dairy 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
ADVANCE IN THE INDUSTRY
This course is an ideal choice for students who want to work and advance in the dairy industry, and who want to obtain a qualification that identifies their knowledge about dairying. It is a stand-alone course or can be a progression from the Level 2 certificate. The course does not contain any practical.
COURSE CONTENT
Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course
Cattle Breeding and Milking
25829 Demonstrate knowledge of Livestock Breeding Methods and Programmes
10082 Rearing weaner or replacement cattle
581002 Demonstrate knowledge of Cattle Mating
18197 Demonstrate knowledge of Milk Production in Dairy Cows
Waste Management
584 Demonstrate knowledge of Livestock Effluent Management
17208 Demonstrate knowledge of Waste Management in an Agribusiness Context
Land Management
19101 Describe Methods to Maximise Pasture Production and Pasture Renovation and Renewal
19123 Demonstrate knowledge of Irrigation Systems and Calculate Soil Moisture and Water Efficiency
19141 Demonstrate knowledge of Land Management in Primary Production
Cattle Health
19103 Demonstrate knowledge of Methods for Promoting On-farm Livestock Health and Health Problems of Livestock
19118 Describe Rumen Digestion and Feeding Requirements to Meet Production Targets
General Farming Knowledge
572 Demonstrate knowledge of Electric Fencing Components and Systems Agri Vehicles
19063 Describe Methods to Maximise Tractor Efficiency During Cultivation
19109 Demonstrate knowledge of Sale and Purchase of Livestock