Part time Cattle Practical Tasks AG101

Cattle Practical Tasks AG101
Qualification(Investor in Quality)
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 day each

Times :Monday: 9.15 am - 4.45 pm

Dates :See below for list of topics and dates.

Run by : Agriculture Department.
Tutor : Phil Randall

Awarding Body
Kingston Maurward College

Is it right for me?
A series of interesting one day courses that develop practical skills related to keeping cattle. Each course has an element of theory which covers the knowledge and understanding that underpins the practical content and tasks. Practicals may take place off campus.

What qualifications will I need?
Interest and enthusiasm

What will I be learning about?

• Disbudding (1/2 day; 24.09.09)
• Castration (1/2 day; 15.10.09)
• Foot trimming (11.01.10)
• Calving (22.02.10)
• Feeding the beef cow (10.05.10)
• Breeding systems for beef herds (10.05.10)
• Beef cow herd health plan (14.06.10)
• Milking It ' ever wanted to milk a cow? Here is your chance! (21.06.10)

What is involved?
Underpinning knowledge, practical skills development.

What materials are required?
Wellingtons and overalls.

What is next?
Certificate in Dairying

How much will it cost?
£70.00 per session

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