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QUALIFICATION - ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE (FARM MANAGEMENT) VAG057

Earn your Certificate in Farm Management with our flexible online course. Learn farm planning, livestock, crop management, budgeting, and sustainable agriculture. Study at your own pace and receive an advanced certificate upon successful completion.

  • Course Code AC
  • Duration (approx) 900 hours
  • Qualification Advanced Certificate

Course Description

Online Advanced Certificate in Farm Management and Modern Agriculture

  • Self-paced online farm management course. Flexible start date. 
  • 3 core + 6 elective modules.  Assignments and practical exercises. No deadlines
  • Experienced and expert tutor support and feedback.
  • Learn modern agricultural techniques, budgeting, organics, sustainability, animal care etc.
  • Professional development training for farm workers, farmers etc.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the QUALIFICATION - ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE (FARM MANAGEMENT) VAG057
 FARM MANAGEMENT BAG104
 INDUSTRY PROJECT BIP000
 SOIL MANAGEMENT (AGRICULTURE) BAG103
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 6 of the following 30 modules.
 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING BAG304
 AGRONOMY II - GRAINS BAG309
 AGRONOMY III - ROOT CROPS BAG310
 AGRONOMY IV- LEGUME CROPS BAG311
 AGRONOMY V - OIL CROPS BAG312
 AGRONOMY VI - FIBRE CROPS BAG313
 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR BAG203
 ANIMAL BREEDING BAG301
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY I (ANIMAL ANATOMY and PHYSIOLOGY) BAG101
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY II (ANIMAL HEALTH) BAG201
 ANIMAL HUSBANDRY III (FEED AND NUTRITION) BAG202
 ARABLE FARMING (AGRONOMY) BAG306
 BEEF CATTLE BAG206
 BOOKKEEPING FOUNDATIONS BBS103
 CALF REARING BAG207
 DAIRY CATTLE BAG205
 FARM TOURISM BTR205
 FORAGE MANAGEMENT BAG226
 FRUIT PRODUCTION -TEMPERATE CLIMATE BHT218
 GOAT HUSBANDRY BAG223
 HORSE CARE I BAG102
 LOGISTICS BBS212
 ORGANIC FARMING BAG305
 PASTURE MANAGEMENT BAG212
 POULTRY BAG208
 RESEARCH PROJECT I BGN102
 SHEEP BAG210
 SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE - BAG215
 TREES FOR REHABILITATION (LANDCARE REFORESTATION) BHT205
 WEED CONTROL BHT209

Where Can this Course Lead?

 

  • Business Owner - farm, Agricultural business for example: Organic and Sustainable Farming

  • Farm Production Manager (if you already have some farming experience).

  • Farm Operator/Farm hand

  • Agricultural/ Farm Contractor – offering specialist services.

  • Technical and Sales Specialist – agricultural services, material and equipment.

  • Production unit manager

  • Station/property manager

  • Agronomist

  • Agricultural Consultant

  • Stock agent

  • Agribusiness company roles

  • Agricultural Research roles

  • Further study opportunities

 

Any questions?

Our agricultural tutors are more than happy to help. Click here to send a question.
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Alison Pearce (animal)B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Masters Degree in Ecotourism. P.G.Cert. Ed. (Science). Alison's first job was in 1982 as a stockwoman, working with pigs in Yorkshire. Within a few years she of that she was working for the University of Western Australia as a Research Technician and instructor with their school of Agricultural Science.In 1989 she moved to Melbourne University as Unit Manager and Instructor in Animal Husbandry. By the mid 1990's she moved back to England to work in Animal Care and Veterinary Nursing at Cambridgeshire College of Agriculture. Throughout her career, Alison has developed and delivered courses in veterinary nursing and animal sciences for vocational colleges and universities in Australia, New Zealand and Australia. She has built a high level of expertise and an outstanding international reputation as an expert in animal sciences.
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Cheryl McLardyA scientist, teacher, writer and animal scientist, with more than 20 years experience including: Sports Horse Stud Groom, Stable Manager, Yard Manager, Equine industrial Training Manager, FE Distance Learning Manager. Cheryl has travelled widely, working in England, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand; and is now based in Scotland. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons), Higher National Diploma in Horse Management, and a City and Guilds Teaching Certificate.
Marius Erasmus Subsequent to completing a BSc (Agric) degree in animal science, Marius completed an honours degree in wildlife management, and a masters degree in production animal physiology. Following the Masters degree, he has worked for 9 years in the UK, and South Africa in wildlife management, dairy, beef and poultry farming.

Check out our eBooks

Animal Feed & NutritionThe Aniaml Feed and Nutrition ebook is a comprehensive guide to animal feed and the nutritional requirements of different animals.
Animal HealthUnderstand animal health issues, diseases and how identify and manage illnesses and injuries. Animals can become sick for many different reasons -diseases caused by infections, injuries, poisoning, genetic disorders, poor nutrition and other things.
Farm ManagementThe Farm Management ebook is a valuable piece of equipment for any farming student or current farmer. Improve your farm management skills or learn new skills and techniques. The topics covered within this Farm Management ebook include 1/ Scope and nature of the farm industry, 2/ The farm site, 3/ Production systems, 4/ Managing livestock, 5/ Managing pasture, 6/ Managing crops, 7/ Managing equipment and materials, 8/ Computer applications, 9/ Farm structures and buildings, 10/ Financial management, 11/ Marketing, 12/ Farm planning, 13/ Staff management, 14/ Water management and 15/ Diversification.

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