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Certificate in Deer Knowledge

(Level 3)

Course Length

One year from date of enrolment, part-time study

Credits

70 credits

Qualification

Telford certificate in Deer Knowledge (Level 3)

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

FOUNDATION

This course is aimed at students who have very little formal background knowledge in deer farming, but who are interested in gaining some foundation knowledge with an associated qualification. Students will find this course beneficial if they are employed in the deer industry, run deer on their own farms, or are generally interested in deer. The course does not contain any practical. Students may progress with their studies by enrolling on the Telford Certificate in Deer Knowledge Level Four.

COURSE CONTENT

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

Deer Welfare

19093 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Welfare and Stockmanship

543101 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Shelter

19103 Demonstrate knowledge of Methods for Promoting On-farm Livestock Health and

Health Problems of Livestock

24628 Describe Pasture Supply and Demand, Feeds and Grazing Systems

543102 Demonstrate knowledge of Copper for Deer Health

543103 Demonstrate knowledge of Dealing With Injuries

Deer Breeding

1526 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Mating

24809 Describe the Contribution of Genetics, Traits and Productivity Targets to

Deer Breeding

543104 Demonstrate knowledge of Calving

543105 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Weaning

Water, Soils, and Pasture for Deer

19101 Describe Methods to Maximise Pasture Production and Pasture Renovation and Renewal

19143 Perform Calculations for Primary Production Situations

24542 Demonstrate knowledge of the Formation and Factors which Influence Properties of Soils on Farms.

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

Deer Species

543106 Demonstrate knowledge of Deer Species and Their Merits