208-105 Field Skills

This subject includes familiarising/extending knowledge of farm enterprise cycles, farm routines, farm safety, farm equipment and correct use, daily activity planning, livestock handling, farm recording; and an introduction to additional field soil, crop and livestock measurements, sampling, recording and data analysis.

By completion of the subject, student should have:

• a basic understanding of cropping and livestock farm enterprises;

• key basic skills relating to technical management practices;

• awareness of personal and co-worker health and safety matters related to enterprise practices;

• awareness of major environmental and animal welfare issues related to respective enterprises;

• and basic skills in some objective measurement and sampling methods, recording and analysing data and reporting.

This is a hands-on subject with ongoing assessment of student performance. Progressive assessment will be conducted at each practical session. Marks will be allocated with equal weighting for participation, skills aptitude, and safety appreciation. In addition, students will be required to successfully complete a tractor safety and driving test, and first aid, OH&S, and farm chemicals user courses.