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 792-107 Introduction to Farm Practices

Credit Points

10

HECS Band

2

Semester

1, repeat 2 (view timetable)

Contact

2 one week blocks (mainly field-work on campus farm or external location)

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend the participant's ability to:

  • understand the basic operation of the various farm enterprises, namely beef cattle, piggery, poultry; layers and broilers, prime lamb, irrigation, wool and cropping;

  • obtain some basic farm skills related to these enterprises;

  • learn to recognise potentially dangerous situations and avoid accidents.

The content includes: Farm safety, lifting procedures, farm chemical safety, tractor driving, tractor routine maintenance, livestock feeding, livestock handling, basic livestock requirements, farm plan, farm routine, farm recording, basic day to day activity planning, familiarisation with farm activities.

Assessment

Two one hour examinations (30% each), skills assessment (40%).

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