Course Details

Interested in improving your skills but you don't want to enrol in a full qualification? A Skillset or Part Qualification might be for you!

• Course Information

  RuralBiz Training offers Skillset's or Part Qualifications of one or more units that form part of nationally recognised qualification.

  State governments periodically offering funding to encourage new and existing workers to improve their skills or adapt to changing industry needs.

  COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be actively engaged in farming, or have ready access to and knowledge of a commercial farm business for completion of assessment exercises.
  • Have access to a computer with at least Windows 7, Word 97, Excel 97, Adobe Reader and satellite broadband internet connection or similar. If you have a Mac computer, we suggest you talk to a computer technician about installing the Windows environment.
  • Basic computer skills e.g. use of internet, email, basic word processing skills.
• Units
  You are welcome to choose as little or as many units as you like. Most students who undertake a part qualification select between 1 and 5 units of study. You can view a list of units from the individual course pages on our website.
  
  Popular topics include:

  • Soils
  • Farm Planning
    
  • Livestock
    
  • Crops
    
  • Risk Management
  • Succession Planning
    
  • Workplace Health and Safety for Farms
    
  • Farm Business Management

  Check out this EOI form for all the details.

  
  

• Cost

  Your fee for this course will depend on the the availability of a subsidy from your State and your eligibility. Subsidies may cover part or all of the course fee. Current funding for part qualifications is only available for students who live or work in NSW or QLD. Funding availability is subject to change. Contact our office on  02 6884 8812 or admin@ruralbiztraining.com.au for subsidy availability and course fee information.

• Delivery

  Self-paced online learning

  Use resources and information in our online learning site (RuralBiz Online) to work at your own rate, at times that suit you. You will find resources to help you learn including videos, quizzes, print materials and links to other useful websites. This site also has a forum where you can post comments and questions for other participants and your trainer. It will also be the spot to upload your assessments, receive trainer feedback and track your progress.

  Interactive online sessions

  These are run in our Blackboard Collaborate virtual classroom where you work with a trainer and other participants. You will be able to see a presentation on your computer screen, hear the trainer and other group members, and ask questions or make comments. One of our previous participants described it as being like "two way radio with pictures" but it also has a whiteboard, chat function and many other tools useful for training. Some sessions are also recorded for listening back at a later date. These sessions are usually run on demand when there is a group of at least 10 participants to attend.

  Printed Manuals

  Many of our units use a printed manual, giving you time to explore the online learning environments while having familiar materials at hand.

  ASSESSMENTS

  Your assessment tasks are designed for you to apply your learning to your own farm. In many cases, you produce a valuable resource for ongoing use in your own business - such as an e-Farm Plan which is easily updated or business, cropping or livestock plans.

  Past students have found that they continue to use and adapt these plans well after they have completed their qualification.

  You'll attend an AgForum in each unit - an online informal discussion with other students about day to day issues of interest in agriculture.

  YOUR PROGRESS

  At enrolment, we work with you to design an individual training plan that meets your needs and course rules, so you can complete your study within a given timeframe.

  We know that farmers have busy periods during the year depending on their district and type of farming. We also recognise that family issues mean some students will need time out during their course.

  If you find you are unable to keep to your training plan, you can talk to your guardian angel and amend it as needed.

  Remember, we're working with you to make your study possible!

• Benefits

  Key Benefits

  • Flexible learning - Self-paced online study that fits with your life and works around peak production times like harvest
  • Equality - Everyone with an internet connection has equal access to training
  • Training is delivered to you - Accessible wherever you have internet access 24/7
  • Nationally recognised and accredited training - Credentials that are recognised across the country
  • No travel time or travel costs - Save time and money with no need to travel
  • Practical learning - Relevant to your farm enterprise
  • Industry approved training - Training that meets industry standards and expectations
  • Access to top Trainers - Learn from trainers who are experienced farmers themselves
  • Guardian Angel - Dedicated support throughout your training
  • Continuity of training - Continue your studies even if you're travelling, affected by floods or faced with any other unexpected circumstances
  • Online assessments - Submit all assessments online
• Pathways

  Further Education or Training:

  You can use units completed towards a full qualification in a related field. Further training pathways include, but are not limited to:

  • Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122)
  • Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC51422)
  • Various University Degrees Note: you may receive credit for some of the units completed in your Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications. Contact the university of your choice to find out more.

  EMPLOYMENT

  Employment pathways from this qualification could include, but are not limited to:

  • Farm production manager
  • Production unit manager
  • Station/property manager