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Course Number: AHC41616-01V01
Do you have a passion for organic produce and an interest in pursuing a career in the production of organic food crops? The Certificate IV in Organic Farming is designed for people who want to develop skills and knowledge to become specialists within the organic farming sector. It is suitable for people currently working or who wish to find employment in an organic farming enterprise.The Certificate combines campus-based learning with site visits to organic organisations which facilitates discussion about the program and provides a rounded understanding of the industry.The coursework will be assessed by practical and written exercises and it is recommended students have horticultural experience and/or employment in organic farming. Due to the nature of the industry, physical fitness is required.
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Distance Learning
North Coast TAFE wants you to know that while this qualification has no formal entry requirements, we do want you to succeed, so we are providing information about the skills and knowledge that would help you perform this qualification. You do need to have, or be able to attain, a level of literacy and numeracy that will help you complete your course and ultimately to work in your chosen field. Students who complete this qualification level will have a broad range of skills and knowledge that can be applied to specialised and/or skilled work areas. They will be able to identify, analyse, compare and act on information from a range of sources and have a limited responsibility for the organisation of others.North Coast TAFE can provide support for reading, writing, maths and English Language. If you would like to know more about our support options please contact us.
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, the Diploma of Organic Farming and the Diploma of Agriculture.
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A TAFE NSW Certificate IV or Diploma could give you up 6 to 12 months advanced standing in a university degree and some Advanced Diplomas offer even more credit.
Choosing a TAFE to University Pathway at North Coast TAFE is a great way to get practical ‘job ready’ skills and then gain entry to a university at an advanced stage.
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Working with one of our RPL assessors we’ll review your life and work experiences as well as any previous study you may have done to confirm just what we can match up with your current course of study.
Note: Some short, licensing or compliance courses, eg Food Safety for Supervisors or First Aid are not granted RPL as demonstrated competency is required by regulatory authorities.
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