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BeefCheque
Course Duration:
8 sessions throughout the year
Training Location:
Statewide Victoria
Commencement dates:
Contact RIST for more information
Study Level:
Diploma
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this course
Study Area:
Livestock
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Key Topics:
- Soils and fertilisers
- Rotational and sustainable grazing
- Beef production
- Pastures for livestock
- Pasture growth
- Grazing management for pastures
- Planning for production targets
About the course:
As the name suggests BeefCheque is all about growing more grass, utilising more grass, growing more beef and ultimately making more money. You will also gain a greater understanding of drought tolerant and summer action perennials, as well as managing and maximising your water usage. This invaluable program will delve into the interaction between pasture & livestock and the principles behind improving the management of both.
Year 1
- Principles of pasture and livestock interaction
Year 2
- Utilising a Focus Farm to look at the same paddocks with the same livestock on a regular basis throughout the year
- Regular visits allow participants to have involvement in the decision making process of the farm
Year 3
- Implementing a range of grazing strategies into your own enterprise
- On-farm meetings to assit in analysis and measurement of the impact and on-farm improvements
What are the Career Outcomes:
This course is aimed at producers, farm managers and farm workers who have involvement in the day to day production and management of livestock.
How do I gain a Qualification:
On successful completion of this skill set, students will be issued with a statement of attainment. These competencies build towards gaining a Diploma of Agriculture or Certificate IV in Agriculture.
What do I study?:
Year 1
AHCBAC401A - Manage pastures for livestock production
AHCAGB402A - Analyse and interpret production data
Year 2
AHCLSK402A - Develop livestock feeding plans
AHCWRK502A - Collect and manage data
Year 3
AHCLSK505A - Develop production plans for livestock
AHCBUS507A - Monitor and review business peformance
These Victorian accredited competencies are only applicable for those participants undertaking training in Victoria.
Can I get Credit for previous study/experience?:
RIST offers the opportunity for students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) in all nationally recognised training that RIST is able to offer.
When can I start?:
Please contact the RIST Centre for upcoming course dates.
How do I apply?:
Please contact RIST for an enrolment form or click the button above to download the form.
email: info@rist.com.au
Freephone: 1800 883 343
Phone: 03 5573 0943
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fees and Charges:
For eligible participants, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
Victoria
The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government.
In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction.
Further Information:
Jan Bain - Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.au