The Certificate in Sheep Knowledge will be of great interest to those students interested in sheep and/or the farming of sheep. Tailored specifically to the subject, the programme has been designed to give the learner a broad range of knowledge about sheep and their care and management. This certificate does not contain any practical work.
Credits
70 credits
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
* Be 16 years or over
* Be proficient in English (written and oral).
Note: If English is your second language, you will be required to provide evidence that you are sufficiently competent in English to take part in this programme.
Textbooks required
None
Topics within this programme may include:
- Breeding and mating
- Nutrition and health
- Production
- Lambing
- Sale and purchase of livestock
- Wool shed safety