791-204 Enterprise Management and Project I

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Practical II.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This is a project and practical based subject, completed in conjunction with the management of a campus farm.

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;

• and 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.;

• and familiarity with the property layout, soil types, drainage and water supply to the enterprise.

Assessment

Proposal report (2000 words 40%), dairy reports (20%) and practical assessments(20%).