TATC - Agriculture in Schools

 

 

Agriculture in Schools

 

 

We have a number of programmes aimed at young people, specifically designed to give them the opportunity to connect with agriculture before deciding if it is a career path they would like to choose.

 

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 (Introductory Skills)

Students enroll/commit to completing the full qualification.  This qualification could

take up to two years to complete.

As most of the qualification is made up of practical unit standards Taratahi will deliver this qualification as practical courses only and deliver any theory work during the practical course timeframe.

Therefore there is no extramural work to be completed – just a compulsory requirement of completing a 30 day work diary for unit 23541. 

Units offered by Taratahi to complete this qualification are listed in the table below:

 

19145

  Describe hydration, nutrition and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agricultural workers

23540

  Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace

23541

  Locate hazards, describe safety procedures and demonstrate safe work practices in a rural workplace

  Work diary to be completed

19112

  Check and report of livestock

19114

  Assist with handling and treatment of livestock

19116

  Demonstrate knowledge of animal welfare and handling

31

  Perform repairs on and connect up a basic on-farm water supply

24630

  Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under supervision

19044

  Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use

24552

  Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached implement

24554

  Ride an ATV on flat terrain

24557

  Demonstrate knowledge of safe operation of an ATV

 

Process: 

Taratahi will run courses at dates negotiated by both the School and Taratahi. This will be outlined in the Memorandum of understanding and schedule of services.

The skills listed above will be integrated at each course, so that your student gets a greater opportunity to learn a new skill and practice the new skill over a period of time before being assessed.  Apart from creating greater learner retention, It also allows the student to become familiar with seasonal changes especially around the higher risk skills such as farm vehicles and stock handling.

Taratahi will supply students with a student handbook, where they can also track their own success.

 

Gateway farmers can also be supplied with information regarding your students training with us.  This will allow for a holistic training approach, so that the farmer can be aware of the skills needed and the skill level required for the student to pass this qualification.  (Please ask if you require this).

Fees:  please contact Taratahi regarding fees

 

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 (Dairy Strand)

This qualification follows on from the Level 2 Introductory qualification; any units standards completed in the Intro qualification will be crossed credited to this National Certificate qualification.   

The remainder of the learning is based specifically around Dairy farming and allows the student to progress naturally through their learning paths, depending which strand they wish to complete.

 

The following standards are required to complete this qualification:

 

ID

Title

19106

  Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed

19112

  Check and report on livestock

24630

  Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under direct supervision

561

  Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences

24832

  Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage

24833

  Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire types

24835

  Identify the location of a fault in electric fences, and replace electric fence components

24554

  Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on flat terrain

24557

  Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

24834

  Replace a broken post, and repair a broken wire in fences

24620

  Describe the safe handling of cattle in yards

24623

  Demonstrate knowledge of breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and records for cattle

18191

  Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling and health problems of dairy cattle, associated with milking

18193

  Demonstrate knowledge of farm dairy design, and the effluent system

24548

  Assist with milking

 Fees:  please contact Taratahi regarding fees

 

National Certificate in Agriculture Level 2 (Sheep Strand)

This qualification follows on from the Level 2 Introductory qualification; any units standards completed in the Intro qualification will be crossed credited to this National Certificate qualification.

The remainder of the learning is based specifically around Sheep farming and allows the Student to progress naturally through their learning paths, depending which strand they wish to complete.

The following standards are required to complete this qualification:

 

ID

Title

19106

  Assist with handling livestock when moving and drafting, and when livestock are distressed

19112

  Check and report on livestock

577

  Dag and crutch sheep by machine with prepared equipment

19146

  Carry out wool shed tasks during shearing operations

19147

  Describe the activities and hazards in a wool shed during shearing from a farm perspective

19152

  Assist with the preparation and handling of lambs for docking

24641

  Demonstrate knowledge of features, attributes, identification, and records for sheep

24643

  Assist with easy care lambing

24630

  Assist with livestock grazing management, and feed livestock under direct supervision

561

  Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences

24832

  Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage

24833

  Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire   types

24835

  Identify the location of a fault in electric fences, and replace electric fence components

24554

  Ride an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on flat terrain

24557

  Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)

24834

  Replace a broken post, and repair a broken wire in fences

                               

Fees:  please contact Taratahi regarding fees

 

Skills courses

For students not wanting to complete a full qualification, we are able to offer one off skill courses.  These courses are generally run over 3 or 4 days depending on the course.  Choose from the following Skills:

Fencing skills NQF REF 1434

ID

Title

Level

Credit

561

  Install, dismantle, and store temporary electric fences

2

2

24832

  Open and draw out a coil of wire, tie knots, join wire, and prepare wire for transport and storage

2

5

24833

  Identify and maintain fencing tools and equipment, and identify fencing construction materials and wire

  types

2

3

24835

  Identify the location of a fault in electric fences, and replace electric fence components

2

3

 

Farm hazards NQF REF 1433

 

Unit

  Description

Level

credit

19145

  Describe hydration, nutrition and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agricultural workers

2

4

23540

  Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace

2

5

23541

  Locate hazards, describe safety procedures and demonstrate safe work practices in a rural workplace

2

5

 

Stock handling NQF REF 1433

 

Unit

Description

Level

credit

19112

Check and report of livestock

2

4

19114

Assist with handling and treatment of livestock

2

6

19116

Demonstrate knowledge of animal welfare and handling

2

2

Introduce 24630

Assist with livestock grazing management and feed livestock under supervision

 

 

  

Farm Vehicles NQF REF 1433

 

Unit

  Description

Level

credit

19044

  Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use

2

2

24552

  Check and drive a basic wheel tractor with an attached implement

2

5

24554

  Ride an ATV on flat terrain

2

4

24557

  Demonstrate knowledge of safe operation of an ATV

2

3

 

Extramural Studies

Schools can purchase any theory unit standards depending on a student’s individual interest. Remember that these unit standards can later cross credit towards national certificates in agriculture.

Units can be purchased for $45.00 each, including GST.

Cost quoted can be subject to change. 

 

Listed below are some units you may find interesting for your students including:

 

DAIRY FARMING NQF REF 1434

 

 Unit

Description

 Level

 Credit

18191

  Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling and health problem  of dairy cows

2

3

18193

  Demonstrate knowledge of farm dairy design, layout and hazards

2

2

24620

  Describe the safe handling of cattle in yards

2

5

24623

 Demonstrate knowledge of breeds and classes of cattle, and identification and  records for cattle

2

2

 

 SHEEP FARMING NQF REF 1434

 

Unit

Description

 Level

 Credit

19147

  Describe activities and hazards in a wool shed during shearing from a farm perspective

2

2

24635

  Demonstrate knowledge of, and assist with, livestock scanning

2

2

24641

  Demonstrate knowledge of features, attributes, identification and records for sheep

2

2

 

FARM VEHICLES NQF REF 1434

 

 Unit

Description 

 Level

 Credit

19044

  Describe the legal requirements and occupational hazards associated with tractor use

2

2

24557

  Demonstrate knowledge of safe operation of an ATV

2

3

24555

  Demonstrate knowledge of safe operation of a motorcycle

2

3

24556

  Demonstrate knowledge of safe operation of a ATVU

2

3

 

FARM HAZARDS NQF REF 1433

 

Unit

Description 

 Level

Credit

19136

  Demonstrate the social requirements for daily living in the rural industry

2

3

19145

  Describe hydration, nutrition and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agricultural workers

2

4

23540

  Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control and the consequences of injury in a rural

  workplace

2

5

 

STOCK HANDLING NQF REF 1433

 

 Unit

Description

 Level

 Credit

19116

  Demonstrate knowledge of animal welfare and handling

2

2

 

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