Farm Environmental Planning

Farming

A course by

Dairy Training

Build your understanding of best practice environmental management and develop a Freshwater Management Action Plan for your pastoral farming business.

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (16 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Online course, Online

It will take a total of 4 weeks

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Research and analyze applicable regulations

Able to identify and interpret environmental regulations and consent requirements for farm businesses.

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Understand environmental impacts

Comprehend the effects of four farm contaminants on water quality and local ecology.

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Apply best practice to farm management

Understand implications of different farm management practices on nutrient budgets and water quality.

What You're Signing Up For

The Farm Environmental Planning course equips farm managers, sharemilkers, contract milkers, and farm owners with the knowledge and skills to comply with new environmental regulations. Participants will learn to research and interpret regulations, analyze the impact of farm practices on water quality, and develop a Freshwater Management Action Plan to protect and improve their farm environment. This short course combines in-person workshops or online sessions, focusing on practical application in the New Zealand regulatory context.

Course Content

  • Understanding current Freshwater Farm Plan regulations
  • Researching and analyzing regulatory and consent requirements
  • Effects of contaminants on water quality and ecology
  • Farm management practices influencing nutrient budgets and water quality
  • Developing a Freshwater Management Action Plan for the farm
  • Assessment for demonstrating learning

What you need to know first

Must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a NZ resident visa.

Completion of assessments to demonstrate learning.

Must bring a laptop (ideally) or device for course days.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Agriculture

  • Environmental management

  • Dairy farming

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Farm owner or manager with environmental compliance skills

  • Environmental planner in primary sector

  • Consultant on farm environmental management