Practical Beef Marketing

Commencement dates: 
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level: 
Diploma
Entry Requirements: 
There are no entry requirements for this course
Study Area: 
Meat Production
Livestock
What Participants are saying about the course: 

"Practical Beef Marketing was a great opportunity to understand the different markets and marketing options in the beef industry. I was able to learn a lot from other participants and the host farmers".
2009 Participant, SE Victoria  

"I found this course really enjoyable and useful. I am now better able to judge the fat score of cattle, the measures to take with groups of cattle to avoid dark cutting and the practical day at the salesyard was a highlight."
Eric Johnson, Trafalgar

Key Topics: 
  • Industry language and introduction to animal assessment
  • Market specifications
  • Selling and marketing systems
  • Eating quality and cattle handling, including MSA accreditation
  • Feeder steers
  • Marketing responsibilities - QA, LPA and NLIS
  • Interpretion and effective use of feedback
  • Paddock to plate supply chain tour
  • Developing and reviewing your own marketing plan
About the course: 

Practical Beef Marketing maps pathways for producers, ultimately increasing profit. Participants have the opportunity to develop their own marketing action plan to meet desired market specifications. 'Focus cattle' are followed through to slaughter, including the viewing and interpretation of carcasses.

What are the Career Outcomes: 

This short course is aimed at 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.

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What do I study?: 

Units of Competency:

AHCBUS502A - Market products and services

AHCLSK502A - Arrange marketing of livestock

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?: 

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.

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. 

Please contact the RIST Centre if you require more information regarding course fees. 

Further Information: 
 
Jan Bain – Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.au