(Level 1)
Course Length
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
70 credits
Qualification
Telford certificate in Small Farming Knowledge (Getting Started) (Level 1)
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
Are you dreaming of buying a lifestyle block, or have you just taken the plunge ?
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.
Course content
Including Telford courses
Introduction to Small Farming
545101 Defining the Purpose
545102 Systems for Small Farming
545104 Community and Compliance Issues
545105 Ownership Options
545106 Setting Goals and Establishing Plans
Small Farming Land, Soils and Seasons
545107 The Seasons
545108 The Land
545109 The Soils
545110 Fertilisers and Pest Control
545111 Land Use Regulations and Restrictions
Introduction to Livestock
545112 Introduction to Livestock
Introduction to Plant Life
545113 Introduction to Plant Life
Introduction to Structures, Plant and Equipment
545103 Introduction to Structures, Plant and Equipment