Indicative Price: 450
Duration: 4 weeks: 28 hours
Qualification: Statement of Attainment
Location: Yan Yean (Epping)
Course Code: SAH016
Series of weekend workshops at our working training farm in Yan Yean. The Whole Farm Planning short course will give you the full set of basics of Farm Planning.
- Participants will have the opportunity to develop a farm plan for their own or another property.
- On completion of the unit of competency you will earn credit towards attaining a Nationally Recognised qualification in either the Certificate IV or Diploma in Agriculture.
Session dates
EPPING
21 July 2018 – 13 October 2018
| SESSION DATES | SESSION TIMES | DURATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2018 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 7 hours | |
| 04 August 2018 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 7 hours | |
| 18 August 2018 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 7 hours | |
| 08 September 2018 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 7 hours | |
| 13 October 2018 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | 7 hours |
To see current events and dates, refer to our AgCalendar.
Units Of Study:
- introductions and aims
- history of whole farm planning
- purchase of aerial photographs
- land classification and capabilities
- the planning process
- sustainable land management
- soils, limiting factors for land use
- soil sampling and understanding analysis results
- soils practical exercise
- using and understanding aerial photographs
- itemising physical and natural resources and infrastructure
- protecting wetlands and waterways
- soil erosion and landcare
- managing water requirements on farms
- designs of troughs tanks and water reticulation
- protection against fire and drought
- managing pastures, weeds and pests
- livestock health and welfare
- identifying the legal requirements of land management
- protecting endangered species and areas of cultural significance
- developing risk management strategies
- managing climate and direction for the business
- SWOT analysis
- selecting an enterprise
- land mapping using a GPS Electronic mapping and computer applications, e.g. Tumaus
- developing an action calendar of operations
- implementation of your whole farm plan
- funding opportunities for revegetation and land care works
- establishing budgets for planned projects
- monitor and review your plan
Online Course: No
Funding Available: No
Key Details:
Location : Yan Yean (Epping)
Contact Phone : 03 9269 8615
