(Level 5)
Course Length
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
70 credits
Qualification
Telford certificate in Small Farming Knowledge (Enterprise) (Level 5)
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
How do I make my lifestyle block work for me ?
So you have decided to make you lifestyle block self-sustaining. How will you market you product? How will it be produced? What are some ideas about conservation for you small holding? These questions and more are covered in this course.
Course content
Including Telford courses.
Markets and Marketing
545501 Selling Options
545502 Entrepreneurial Skills
545503 Setting Goals and Adding Value
545504 Regulations and Restrictions
Conservation
545505 Composts and Re-cycling
545506 Septic Tanks and Sunny Dunnies
545507 Companion Planting
545508 Landscaping
Processing and Manufacturing
545509 Meat Production
545510 Dairy Production
545511 Preserving
545512 Fermenting
545513 Animal By-products
545514 Tools and Equipment