Learn Modern Livestock Management
Livestock farming today is not what it once was. Globalisation of markets; food processing technologies, farm mechanisation and bioscience developments have changed all of that.
The bulk of farm production throughout much of the 20th century may have been on medium scale properties, often family owned farms. Today we have large scale farming enterprises, operating on a much larger scale; exporting livestock products all around the world. The scale of operation and competition in markets has often created extreme competition for small scale farming.
These developments have also created opportunities though for small scale farming if you are in tune with industry.
Large scale farms may be very good at producing a lot of the same thing at a very low price; but they are poor at producing small quantities of expensive products; particularly if that production requires intensive input from a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
This course allows you to broaden and deepen your understanding of farm animals.
COURSE CONTENT
The Advanced Certificate In Agriculture (Animal Husbandry) comprises 6 Core Modules plus a further 3 Elective Modules (a total of 9 modules).
THE CORE MODULES
These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Advanced Certificate in Agriculture (Animal Husbandry).
Note: If you already have strong knowledge of any of these core modules, you may seek approval to swap out one or more of them for additional electives).
THE ELECTIVE MODULES
In addition to the core modules, students are to study any 3 of the following modules.
We strongly recommend you select modules you have less knowledge of. This way you will not only deepen, but also broaden your perspective on managing livestock. You do not need to choose which electives to do until you have first completed the compulsory modules - and in many respects, this can be a better way of doing things.
Learn about Ethical, Profitable and Sustainable Livestock Production
This course will enable you to -
- Work as a farmer, farm manager or providing support services or equipment and materials to livestock farmers.
- Study to develop your knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of farming and appropriate care of livestock.
- The course is suitable for the complete beginner wanting to work through from the start, or people already working in animal husbandry who want to expand and develop their knowledge.
If you have any questions about the Advanced Certificate In Agriculture (Animal Husbandry) or any of the modules which make up the course, please get in touch with our specialist Agriculture tutors today. They will be happy to answer your questions, and look at the study options available to you.