Assist with Milk Harvesting and Optimising Milk Quality – Micro-credential

Level 3

Overview

Level of study

Level 3

Cost (incl GST)

Was $747.50, now $373.75*

Length

5 months

Prerequisites

Learners must be employed in the sector

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Non-funded fee: $2,085.07. Please note, this fee will only apply for non-funded learners – learners who are not employed in the industry, do not meet the entry requirements of the programme, or are not classed as “domestic learners” under the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funding rules. For more information, visit the TEC website here.

Summary

This micro-credential is suited for Farm Assistants, who want to develop their skills and knowledge in dairy farming.

Topics covered include:

  • Nutritional value of milk, quality milk supply and preventing contaminants

  • Understanding the milking plant and the function of the milking components

  • Milk quality testing and standards

  • Milk quality post calving, mastitis, treating teat disorders and unsuitable milk.

This micro-credential takes 5 months to complete.

Learners are required to attend 3 workshop days.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

  • assist with milking and report milking problems

  • assist with the operation of a dairy farm

  • describe the risks to on-farm milk quality

  • assist with implementing solutions to milk quality problems.

Enrolment Forms

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