Livestock Feed Supply and Demand – Micro-credential
Level 3
Overview
Level of study
Level 3
Cost (incl GST)
Was $1,035.00, now $517.50*
Length
5 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector
*Get up to 50% off fees in 2024, only applies to funded learner fees. Learn more here.
Non-funded fee: $2,264.06. Please note, this fee will only apply for non-funded learners – learners who are not employed in the industry, do not meet the entry requirements of the programme, or are not classed as “domestic learners” under the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funding rules. For more information, visit the TEC website here.
Summary
This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants, who want to develop their skills and knowledge in dairy farming.
Topics covered include:
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Livestock feed demand during the season and impacts on production
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Identification of New Zealand pasture species
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Grazing managements methods
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Principles of feed budgeting and nutritional value of feed and digestibility
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Introduction to pasture management and soil management, including soil health and fertility
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Fundamental of water supply systems.
This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 6 workshop days.
Learning outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
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calculate feed demand
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assist with feeding and supplying water to livestock
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describe pasture and soil management practices.
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