Using eID For Sheep Management & Breeding

Course Duration: 
4 sessions over 3 months.
Training Location: 
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
What Participants are saying about the course: 

“The eID system makes data collection more accurate, quicker, easier, and therefore more likely to occur.
By using this system it allows you to record absolutely any piece of information against an individual animal.”
Nathan Scott, Yendon

"The course is of great benefit for anyone considering sheep electronic tags. It really focuses on the benefits versus the costs as well as all the technical information.  We recommend everyone do this course before they buy anything related to electronic tags!"
Steve and Debbie Milne, Branxholme Vic

Key Topics: 
  • Review the use of eID tags within the sheep enterprise.
  • Development of an eID plan for your enterprise.
  • Understand the challenges associated with eID and the solutions.
  • Set objectives for a sheep enterprise and evaluate its current use of eID.
  • Increase understanding of data capture.
  • Manipulate and interpret data.
  • Define management strategies to effectively utilise this information.
  • Provide the producer with resources and contacts for trouble shooting, data collection and manipulation.
  • Refine the use of data within the supply chain.
About the course: 

This course is designed for sheep breeders to increase their understanding of electronic identification (eID) technology, data collection and analysis.

Participants will develop the skills and confidence to effectively implement eID within their business.

By the end of the course participants will have developed an eID plan for their enterprise. The course is structured to maximise knowledge retention, skills development and practice change.

'Using eID for Sheep Management & Breeding' was co-developed by Sheep CRC and RIST. The aim of SheepCRC is to innovate the Australian sheep industry with successful new products, services & technologies and make the sheep industry more efficient, productive & competitive.
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.

What do I study?: 

Units of competency:

AHCBUS402A - Cost a project.

AHCBUS405A  - Participate in an e-business supply chain.

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 RIST for more information on start dates.

How do I apply?: 

Please contact RIST for an enrolment form or click on 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: 

 

Program Development Coordinator
Phone: 03 5573 0943
email: info@rist.com.au