Associate Diploma in Livestock Management

Core studies build a thorough grounding in animal husbandry, breeding, pasture management, farm management and animal behaviour, finishing with a research project and Industry Project. Electives let you specialise in particular livestock, including poultry, pigs, sheep and goats, or add skills in aquaculture and organic farming. Suitable for those seeking a genuinely skilled, science based approach to managing livestock.

Learn to be a better Livestock Manager. Jobs and Careers in Livestock Management require highly trained and knowledgeable staff. Improve your job and career prospects - start a course in livestock management today. Study the Associate Diploma In Livestock Management and learn to be a better Livestock Manager. Gain an understanding of the science and technology behind modern livestock management. Learn to choose how, what and where to farm. Learn to manage the marketing of your business. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT Course Duration: 1,500 hours. Start Date: Start at any time - study at a pace that suits you, and with full tutor support for the duration of your studies. Content: Study 11 Core Modules and then choose 4 Elective Modules. THE CORE MODULES The Core Modules are listed, below. Please click on the module titles for further information on each. Animal Husbandry I (Animal Anatomy and Physiology) BAG101 Animal Husbandry II (Animal Health) BAG201 Animal Husbandry III (Feed and Nutrition) BAG202 Pasture Management BAG212 Animal Behaviour BAG203 Genetics BSC207 Animal Breeding BAG301 Farm Management BAG104 Agricultural Marketing BAG304 Research Project I BGN102 Industry Project or Workshop I (for further details, see below). THE ELECTIVE MODULES Students are to select 4 Electives any of the following: Aquaculture BAG211 Beef Cattle BAG206 Dairy Cattle BAG205 Calf Rearing BAG207 Goat Husbandry BAG223 Horse Care I BAG102 Horse Care II BAG204 Horse Care III BAG302 Organic Farming BAG305 Sheep BAG210 Pigs BAG209 Poultry BAG208 OPTION TO UPGRADE TO A DIPLOMA You can obtain a higher qualification (Diploma in Livestock Management), by increasing your Electives from 4 to a total of 10 Elective Modules. WORKPLACE PROJECT To complete this qualification, you are also required to complete a workplace project lasting 200 hours. There are 4 options available to you to satisfy this requirement. The options will be different dependent upon whether or not you currently work within the industry. The project can be work experience, voluntary experience, a project you carry out, other training you have already undertaken and there are other options. Don’t worry if you are not sure how to proceed at this stage, as your tutor will be there to discuss how to proceed and help you every step of the way. HOW THE COURSE WORKS The Associate Diploma In Livestock Management is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies. Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help. Each lesson includes set tasks, and is completed with an assignment which the student submits to their course tutor. The tutor will mark the assignment and return this to the student with comments and suggestions for further reading. HOW THE ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IS ASSESSED The Associate Diploma requires approximately 1,500 hours of study. It is made up of fourteen 100 hour modules (including a Research Project) and 100 hours of industry experience/work experience. To pass the course – Pass all assignments on the 100 hour modules. There will be an assignment at the end of each lesson to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback. Pass 13 examinations – one on each module (the Research Project does not feature an examination). These are usually taken at the end of the module and can be arranged at a time and location to suit you. Complete Research Project I. Complete a Workplace Project. The project should last around 100 hours. There are four options available to you to satisfy this requirement. Don’t worry if you are not sure at this stage, your tutor will be there to help you every step of the way. This include evidence of work experience or other studies or workshops, a research project or completion of Workshop I. WHY STUDY WITH ACS? Quality - Our courses are written and taught by experienced professionals, so you know you can expect a high quality of teaching and support. Relevance - Our courses are frequently reviewed to ensure that they remain up to date and relevant to today's world. Flexibility - Study at your own pace. Online access means you can study when and where you want to, fitting your studies around your own busy lifestyle. Support - We provide full tutor support for all the time you are studying. WHY DELAY? If you would like to improve your knowledge, job and career prospects in livestock management, this is the course for you. Enrol today - study while you work and work with industry experts, our tutors. ANY QUESTIONS? It's simple to enrol - just go to the enrolment box at the top right-hand side of this page. If you have any QUESTIONS, please do get in touch with us - connect with our expert tutors, use our FREE COURSE COUNSELLING SERVICE. Stay in Touch. Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Google