Industry: Agriculture

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Turn your Passion for Agriculture into a Career!

Agriculture is the practice of growing crops or raising animals and comes from the Latin word ‘Agri’ meaning ‘Field’ and ‘Cultura’ meaning ‘Cultivation’. Whether your plan is to cultivate a piece of land to plant and grow food/textiles plants or raise livestock such as cows for milk and meat which is not only an occupation but a way of life for many people then this course is for you.

With our Agricultural course, you will study the practice of farming both in microcosm and the wider picture. In doing so you will explore the ethical and environmental solutions to feeding a global population that continues to expand. Studying this course will help you develop a mix of technical skills and knowledge in areas such as land use, food production, farming practice, crop and livestock science, use of farm machinery, sustainability and environmental management.

If you’re looking for a career path or the opportunity to start your own business in a sector that can impact your community and can go as far as impacting your country or even the World providing foods and fabrics to reduce things like poverty then this course is for you.

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Calling all Agricultural enthusiasts! Or even those who are looking to work in an Agricultural sector!

This wonderful and informative course has been specifically designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work within the Agricultural sector, more specifically, in a position pertaining to regional sales management, marketing, crop agronomy, and real estate sales and supporting administration or logistical roles.

Going forward, this course is ideal for individuals who are looking to secure well-paying jobs within the agricultural sector.

This refers to individuals who either/or/both are interested in acquiring the knowledge necessary to successfully operate a commercial agricultural enterprise from a sales-driven perspective, for those looking to upskill their current knowledge in regard to agricultural marketing, product development and extension and for those looking to make an entrance into the industry.

This course is also ideal for the development of professionals currently employed in the agricultural sector and who would like to take their career to the next level.

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Thinking about a career in Farming and agriculture? Maybe you are looking to start your own business in Beef or Dairy Cattle Farming? Do you want to live the Australian outback dream of managing your own Cattle Farm? This rewarding certificate has been tailor-made by industry experts for beginner or experienced farmers to equip you with all the skills required to manage your own farming operation. There is no denying that farming is one of the most valued industries in Australia and this is your opportunity to make an impact.

The course starts by giving you an introduction to dairy cattle farming before moving into areas such as cattle breeding, cattle diseases, nutrition and herd management. This module gives you all the information and learning you need to get out in the paddock and manage the herd.

The second module focuses on the numbers behind the business. This section starts covers a wide range of topics including introducing you to strategic planning followed by how to make a successful business plan and completing viability analysis to ensure that financial failure doesn’t ruin that Aussie farmers dream you are aspiring for.

As with all Simply Learning Online courses we have a menu of electives so you can tailor make your learning experience and focus on the areas that interest you most. There are endless job opportunities in this which you can apply for after completing this certificate or starting your own farming operation. Either way, this certificate will elevate you above your competition.

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Farming and Agriculture are huge industries across Australia with lucrative job opportunities for those people not afraid to roll up their sleeves! Sheep and Cattle farming makes up a large part of this industry with Australia boasting some of the finest sheep and cattle across the globe.

This course will teach not only Beef Cattle but also Sheep and is ideal for beginner learners and those who have already completed study in agriculture and farming.

Job opportunities are vast in this industry and this course is perfect for those looking to break into the industry or for those already working in the industry looking to get an edge on competitors or progress in their role! An agricultural science degree is a big commitment! Get through this course first then tackle University with confidence!

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When you do this certificate, you’ll learn how to better understand the difference between crops and how to improve your growing capacity. The course will allow you to learn from leading Australian and international agricultural experts how to manage a farm and what’s involved to create a successful agricultural enterprise.

You’ll also study a wide range of strategies and issues relating to managing a farm or agricultural enterprise. A farm is a business like any other, and to be successful you need to learn how to structure and manage the business side from the whole farm planning to the setting up your own business plan.

This course is designed to provide you with a holistic understanding of the fundamentals of agronomy, as well as the essential tools for farm management and solid marketing foundations. This course is ideal for anyone with interest in starting their farming journey, including farmers, farm managers and agricultural students

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Do you love horses? Do you own your own horses? The safe birthing process of domesticated horses is a complicated procedure that involves a great deal of knowledge and experience. Even experienced breeders should be constantly updating their skillset through different resources. The Horse Breeding Certificate will give you a base understanding of how to go about generally caring for horses, coupled with units that are specific to the birthing process.

Things among pre-meditated consideration for why you are breeding the horses in the first place? Do they have a safe environment to live and grow up in? The anatomy of male and female horses. The care of a newborn. All of these are explored factors throughout the course and being able to graduate will show a base knowledge in this area to allow for supervised employment or further training.

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Have you got a passion for farming? Are you passionate about sustainability and want to learn what makes a farm sustainable? Would you like to learn from leading Australian and international agricultural experts how to manage a farm and what’s involved to create a successful agricultural enterprise? Then this course is for you.

Designed to give you a holistic understanding of the fundamentals of farm management and sustainable agriculture, as well as the essential tools required for a successful and sustainable agriculture enterprise, this course is ideal for anyone from those starting their journey in farming, to farmers or farm managers, to agricultural students.

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This nationally recognised agribusiness course has been designed to equip you with business skills to develop and implement the administrative and operational requirements associated with agricultural production and services.  This course is suited to individuals who may be required to supervise and lead other workers or teams and be involved in some decision-making.  Work may take place in a range of industry sectors and complex, regularly changing environments.

The Program has been designed in consultation with industry leaders within the agribusiness profession. It includes industry engagement, case studies and field trips to develop your networking and decision-making skills that will enable you to manage and direct an agricultural enterprise successfully.

Blended delivery combines online content with face to face workshops, and is self-paced learning.  This unique delivery helps with learning and embedding of learning practices. Participants will undertake a minimum of 10 -15 hours of study per week, for the duration of the course. This includes reading, research and completion of activities in preparation of the workshops.