Lifetime Ewe Management

Course Duration: 
6 sessions per year
Training Location: 
Held on farm
Commencement dates: 
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level: 
Diploma
Entry Requirements: 
There are no entry requirements for this course
Study Area: 
Livestock Management
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Lifetime Ewe Management- Victoria only.pdf
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Lifetime Ewe Management- Interstate.pdf
What Participants are saying about the course: 

By following the data and recommendations, we have in one season been able to lift our performance by an average of 25% or 4000 lambs’. 
Gordon Dickinson- Nareen Station, Casterton

 “The great thing about LTEM is that the delivery method is like a discussion rather than a classroom environment. Its good having the opportunity to get feedback from the other farmers in the group especially those using other breeds of sheep. Going to other peoples farms was really interesting as everybody’s enterprise is different. The principles of the program are outstanding and we’ve been applying them with great results, in particularly weening, scanning and condition scoring. I couldn’t recommend the program more highly, it has been extremely beneficial for us.”
George Kidman

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Key Topics: 

Year 1:

  • The principles and practices of LTEM
  • Preparing the ewe for joining
  • The impacts of ewe nutrition in ealry to mid-pregnancy
  • Potential reporductive rate and the impacts of ewe nutrition in late pregnancy
  • Managing lambing ' The fruits of your labour'
  • Putting it all togther - the principles, practices and outcomes

Year 2:

  • Preparing the ram / ram inspections
  • The next reproductive cycle - preparing the ewe
  • Optimising lamb results
  • Economic modelling and cost-benefit analysis
  • Whole farm implementation
  • Stocking rates, stocktake and review
About the course: 

The Lifetime Ewe Management program runs over the 12 month weaning to weaning cycle. The timing of each meeting is linked to critical stages in the management of the ewe’s reproductive cycle. All sessions involve a visit to each participants farm and focus on condition scoring, pasture assessing & feed budgeting activities that are practical and applicable to the farm business. Theprogram also focuses on improving producer understanding of the influences ewe nutrition has on the performance of the ewe and her progeny.

The Lifetime Ewe Management workshop provides a pathway for you to develop a successful and productive animal
production system.

Lifetime Ewe Managementwas developed by RIST and the DPI Victoria using the research outcomes of the AWI-funded Lifetime Wool project (2001-2008). Sheep CRC are collaboration partners in this program and have had an active involvement since 2008.
What are the Career Outcomes: 

This course is will provide invaluable knowledge and skills for all current and prospective producers, farm managers and farm workers.

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.   

What do I study?: 

Year 1

AHCLSK402A - Develop livestock feeding plans

AHCWRK502A - Collect and manage data

Year 2

AHCAGB402A - Analyse and interpret production data

AHCLSK505A - Develop production plans for livestock
 

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?: 

New groups will be starting in November and December. Please contact the us for upcoming course dates.

How do I apply?: 

Please contact RIST for more information.

email: info@rist.com.au

Freephone: 1800 883 343

Phone: 03 5573 0943

It is important to note that LTEM is delivered to groups of five participants. It is recommended that the five properties involved in each group are spread by a total traveling distance of less than 40 km.  This minimises the time involved in traveling between properties and enables completion of all LTEM activities. 

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.

National

Please contact the RIST Centre for more information regarding course fees. 

Further Information: 
 
Priscilla Cuming - Administration Officer
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.au