Managing milk harvesting – Micro-credential
Level 4
Overview
Level of study
Level 4
Cost (incl GST)
$632.50
Length
4 months
Prerequisites
Learners must be employed in the sector
Non-funded fee: $1,588.73. 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 experienced dairy farm workers, who are looking to move into, or are at, a leadership/management level.
Topics covered include:
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Understanding Milk supplier standards
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Managing milk harvesting procedure and plant maintenance
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Livestock health.
This micro-credential takes 4 months to complete.
Learners are required to attend 1 workshop day.
This programme typically starts after the summer holidays or before calving and is offered in most regions nationally. If there are no convenient face-to-face classes near you, please still register you/your staff’s interest as we will organise classes based on interest and also have some zoom options available.
Learning outcomes
Graduates will be able to:
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manage milk harvesting to optimize operating efficiency and milking performance outcomes
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describe milk quality industry standards
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manage the risks to on-farm milk quality
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manage farm dairy cleaning procedures.
Enrolment Forms
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