ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE -ANIMAL HUSBANDRY VAG005

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The following diploma is one of many options for a diploma in Agriculture through this school. It will give you an idea of what is possible; but don't feel restricted if you are wanting a different mix of subjects. Talk to one of our academic staff, and plan something to suit your needs.

Course Structure for the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture -Animal Husbandry

1. There are 20 MODULES (ie. subjects) to be studied. These are all available by correspondence study.

a/ Core Modules (12)
Animal Husbandry I, II & III, Pasture Management, Soil Science, Botany I, Farm Management, Agricultural Marketing, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Instructional Skills, Workplace Health & Safety.

b/ Electives (8)
Eight additional modules must be chosen. Choices include: Animal Breeding, Horse Care I, II, III, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Calf Rearing, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Aquaculture, Irrigation, Engineering I.
Outlines of modules listed above are found elsewhere throughout the handbook.

2. WORKSHOPS
 Two modules: Workshop I & Workshop II have been developed using Problem Based Learning projects to provide you with outcomes comparable to what would be achieved if you attended in house practical workshops.

3. Industry CONFERENCES or SEMINARS
You are required to attend conferences, seminars, etc totalling 100 hrs.

4. RESEARCH PROJECTS
Three projects (2 X 100 hrs), dealing with different aspects of the workplace.

Total Duration  2500 hours

STUDY SEQUENCE
The 21 modules are divided into six stages. In stage 1, you study Biochemistry, Business Studies, Instructional Skills and Workplace Health & Safety.

This stage is completed before workshops, research projects or other modules. Remaining core modules are then completed before commencing electives.

Enrolment fee does not include exam fees (x 21) and workshop fees

Note: Fees cover all tuition and "essential" texts. This does not include fees for any Industry conferences or seminars or workshops which are attended).

 

More detailed outlines of individual modules are found at this link http://www.acsedu.co.uk/outlines/ 

 This course provides training for people wishing to work with animal production at a technician or management level; in positions such as a farm manager, technical representatives, trainers or consultants. Modules available include: Animal Husbandry, Animal Breeding, Animal Behaviour, Aquaculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Organic Farming, Horse Care, Poultry, Pigs, Permaculture, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Pasture Management, Mushroom Production, Nut Production, Fruit Production, Cut Flower Production, and more.
This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C.