Telford Certificate in Farming (Dairy) (Level 3)

Lincoln University

Subject area

Agriculture not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

Expected that that there is a minimum of one year experience in the dairy industry, and possible completion of National Certificate in Agriculture (Introductory Skills) (Level 2).

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The graduates of this programme will be able to describe: the relevant aspects of health and safety requirements of a dairy farm; dairy animal husbandry; milking procedures, milk quality and dairy shed upkeep; cattle handling and health; pastures and weed control; fencing and water reticulation; tractors; motorcycles and quad bikes; and manage self to work safely and effectively as a dairy farm assistant and assist with a range of seasonal tasks related to: milking cows; cattle handling, moving, and addressing a limited range of health issues; mating and calving; controlling weeds; managing livestock grazing and feeding. They will also be able to install fencing wire, connect up and perform repairs and maintenance on on-farm water supply system and check, carryout routine maintenance, operate and store safely basic wheel tractors without and with PTO-driven implement, motocycles and quad bikes and comply with health and safety requirements. On successful completion of this programme, a graduate of this program will be employable as a dairy farm assistant. All graduates will have the opportunity to progress their career in dairy industry through further study.