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Learning Contexts
All modules are covered by all students. You will do a
calving or a lambing placement in spring. Breeding,
production, nutrition and health, calving and lambing
are all studied in the context of your choice.
Projects
As part of the programme you will have an opportunity to
integrate your learning and interests into various
projects. e.g: Design and build farm equipment, review a
farm strategy, weeds and grasses project, etc.
Field
Trips
Telford’s Agriculture Experience also opens your eyes to
the wider agriculture industry with field trips to
agricultural industries, services, research facilities
and to agriculture producers from the small to the
grand, from the specialised to the mass production farm
Qualifications
Telford Certificate in Agriculture (Level 3)
Unit Standards Towards
National Certificate in Agriculture (Introductory
Skills) (Level 2)
National Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Health &
Husbandry (Level 3) with strands in Cattle Farming, and
Sheep Farming
National Certificate in Dairy Farming (Animal Health and
Husbandry) (Level 3)
National Certificate in Agriculture (Stockperson-Cattle
and Sheep) (Level 3)
Duration
One academic year (37 weeks); starting February
Mid Year option available starting July
Entry requirements
Aged 16 years or over; have academic and physical
capability to successfully complete the course.
Students are encouraged to
apply early!
Concurrent Telford Qualifications (Optional)
Telford Certificate in Farm Management (Level 3)
Telford Certificate in Shearing and Wool Handling (Level
2)
Other
There are optional opportunities to gain your First Aid Certificate,
GrowSafe Certificate, Food Safety Certificate, Heavy
Traffic and Firearms licences are available through
third party providers.
Second Year Option
Telford Diploma in Rural
Business
– You may have the option
to study a second year to graduate with a Business Diploma
if you successfully achieve the
Telford Certificate in
Agriculture.
Accommodation
Five and seven day boarding is
available in our on-campus hall of residence.
Course
Fees
Domestic Students from $3,190
International Fees
International Course
Costs from $14,384
**Please contact us for
full detailed information**
Correspondence courses
Telford has a wide variety of
part-time correspondence courses available. Want more information? Contact
us for further information. DVD’s available.
Visit us at an expo, come for a
campus tour or come on Telford’s Taster Week.
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