791-204 Enterprise Management and Project I

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Practical II.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to provide practical experience in the management of an agricultural production system and to develop the student's ability to:

• establish production objectives;

• identify the inputs and resources necessary for normal commercial agricultural production;

• coordinate resources to achieve production objectives;

• plan, implement and evaluate activities of an enterprise;

• monitor enterprise performance, by keeping relevant, accurate records;

• perform skills specific to the enterprise;

• recognise the environmental and social implications of management decision;

• examine possibilities for changes to enterprises;

• further develop the ability to record information in an appropriate manner;

• further develop report writing skills.

The content includes: The production year. Familiarity with all equipment and improvements relevant to the enterprise. Practice in using a significant selection of this equipment. Practice in observation of such things as: the growth and health status of plants and animals, pests and diseases, the state of maintenance of facilities on the enterprise etc. Familiarity with the property layout, soil types, drainage and water supply to the enterprise.

Assessment

Program outline report of 500 words (10%); project proposal report of 2000 words (40%); diary reports (10%); practical tasks (40%).