Part time Cattle Practical Tasks AG101
Vocational qualification
In Dorchester
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Dorchester
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Duration
1 Day
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.
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Course programme
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
Money Matters
Part time Cattle Practical Tasks AG101