Whole Farm Grazing Strategies

Study Level: 
Diploma
Study Area: 
Pasture and Feed
About the course: 

Whole Farm Grazing Strategies aims to achieve a balance between maximising production while integrating rick management into a grazing strategy. Participants work in groups to tackle some of the challenges in implementing a grazing strategy on their farm. Groups will design and implement a grazing strategy that meets their production goals, establishing persistence and environmental sustainability for different pasture types and land classes on their farm throughout the year.

What are the Career Outcomes: 

This course will provide participants with better strategies and practices when it comes to grazing, allowing them to be more successful in their on-farm careers.

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?: 

 Unit of competency:

AHCLSK501A - Manage livestock production

This Victorian accredited competency is 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: 
 
Jacquie Cotton - Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.au