Part time Smallholders AG007

Smallholders AG007
QualificationSmallholders Certificate, quality assured by NCFE Investing in Quality
Qualification Level
Level : 2
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 day / week for 10 weeks or 1 evening / week for 20 weeks

Times :10 x Friday: 9.15 am - 4.45 pm or
20 x Wednesday: 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Dates :9.10.09 - 18.12.09 (daytime)
20.01.10 - 7.07.10 (evening)

Run by : Agriculture Department.
Tutor : Andy Daw

Awarding Body
NCFE IiQ (Investing in Quality)

Is it right for me?
If you are interested in learning how to look after livestock and grow crops on a small scale, then this course is designed for you. The course covers soil and grassland management, the cornerstones of a smallholding. Vegetables and plant production from the field and protected cropping is covered, as well as each of the livestock classes: cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry. Current legislation and welfare issues are looked at. There will be the opportunity to visit a smallholding run for self sufficiency and smallholdings organised as a business.

What qualifications will I need?
Interest and enthusiasm. Tetanus protection is recommended.

What will I be learning about?

• Soils and cultivation
• Growing grass and crops
• Making hay and silage
• Growing vegetables
• Producing crops under cover
• Cattle rearing will include breeds, signs of health and safe handling
• Pig husbandry will cover breeds, moving and housing
• Sheep husbandry will look at handling, foot trimming, breeding and health
• Poultry includes feeding, housing and incubators

What is involved?
Lectures, Practicals, Visits.

What materials are required?
Waterproof outdoor clothing, overalls and wellington boots. Basic stationery and calculator. Tetanus protection is recommended.

What is next?
Veterinary Medicines, Brushcutters, Tractor Driving, Beekeeping, ATVs, Welding, Lambing. Farm Records & Accounts

How will I be assessed?
Attendance certificate.

How much will it cost?
£340

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