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Managing Sheep Health
Course Duration:
4 days timed to suit participants
Training Location:
Venue in the local area of the participants
Commencement dates:
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level:
Certificate IV
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this course
Study Area:
Wool and Sheep
Animal Health
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Key Topics:
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Fertility management
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Fly, worm, & lice control
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Sheep disease strategies
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Management techniques & treatments
About the course:
Managing Sheep Health provides a holistic overview of sheep health issues on farm. More specifically, the course focuses on four areas - reproductive management, worm control, sheep diseases/livestock handling, and safe/effective veterinary treatments and health protocols.
What are the Career Outcomes:
Managing Sheep Health is aimed at producers, farm managers and farm workers.
How do I gain a Qualification:
On successful completion of this skill set, participants will be issued with a statement of attainment. These competencies can build towards gaining a Certificate IV in Agriculture.
What do I study?:
Units of Competency:
AHCLSK409A - Supervise animal health programs
AHCLSK504A - Develop livestock health and welfare strategies
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?:
Contact the RIST Centre for upcoming course dates.
How do I apply?:
Contact RIST for an enrolment form or click the button above to download the form.
email: info@rist.com.au
Freephone: 1800 883 343
Ph: 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.
National
This is an approved FarmReady course. Primary producers can receive reimbursement of up to 65% of the course fees. Please contact RIST for more information regarding course fees.
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