Indicative Price: 450

Duration: 4 weeks: 28 hours

Category: Statement of Attainment

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