Student assessment timetable (PDF)
Please complete and return this timetable with your completed enrolment form.  Please note it is a course requirement assessments are submitted on a regular basis (as per the assessment timetable).  Should assessments not be submitted as per the assessment timetable the student will be notified which may result in withdrawal from the student's course of study.

(Step 2 in the correspondence application process)

Certificate in Small farming 1 Starting

(Level 2)

Course Length

One year from date of enrolment, part-time study

Credits

70 credits

Qualification

Telford Certificate in Small Farming Knowledge (Getting Started) (Level 2)

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

The starting point for any new or aspiring small block owner is to gain an understanding of how to get the most out of your new investment. This introductory course covers a wide range of issues that confront owners of lifestyle blocks or small-holdings.

Introduction to Small Farming

  • 541101 Defining the Purpose
  • 541102 Systems for Small Farming
  • 541103 Community and Compliance Issues
  • 541104 Ownership Options
  • 541156 Setting Goals and Establishing Plans

Small Farming Land, Soils and Seasons

  • 541201 The Seasons
  • 541202 The Land
  • 541203 The Soils
  • 541204 Fertilisers and Pest Control
  • 541205 Land Use Regulations and Restrictions

Introduction to Livestock

  • 541301 Introduction to Livestock

Introduction to Plant Life

  • 541401 Introduction to Plant Life

Introduction to Structures, Plant and Equipment

  • 541501 Introduction to Structures, Plant and Equipment