Agriculture (Alternative Farming) - Higher Advanced Diploma (Training Qualifications UK)

Agriculture (Alternative Farming) Online Course.1200 Hours Higher Advanced Diploma (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).

Enhance your green credentials, with this Alternative Agriculture course online, studied via distance learning.

Alternative farming practices seek to reduce the amount of antibiotics, chemical pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture and instead rely on more natural processes, such as nutrient cycles, nitrogen fixation and pest-predator relationships. Alternative agricultural techniques include:

• The rotation of crops
• The use of animal and ecologically friendly manures
• The use of tillage systems for both soil and water
• An integrated program for protecting animals and crops from pests
• The use of genetically modified animals and crops

Many farmers are becoming more green in their approach to animal and crop production, wanting to reduce damage to the environment, so by completing this online course in Alternative Farming practices, that you study through distance learning, you will be able to offer them a great deal of expertise in environmentally friendly farming techniques. Don’t just get an agricultural qualification. Get one in Alternative Agriculture and be one step ahead of the field. In tandem with organic and sustainable agriculture, aquaponics and hydroponics, alternative agriculture goes beyond conventional or traditional farming practices, at the same time as using current practices that can still apply to a more environmentally sustainable way of doing things.

This is a very solid Online training program for people wishing to work in alternative areas of agriculture at a technician or management level – in positions such as a farm manager, technical representatives, trainers or consultants. Or for farmers wishing to step away from the out-dated, chemical-based farming systems.

In this course, you will be required to complete the compulsory modules, followed by stream modules chosen from the following alternative farming industries: Crop Production, Food and Dairy Production, Aquaculture and Aquaponics, plus Hydroponics. There will also be final elective modules to complete.

The 3 step module selection process is:

• Step 1: Complete six compulsory modules.
• Step 2: Select three stream modules from your chosen alternative agricultural industry: Animal and Dairy Production, Aquaculture and Aquaponics, Crop Production or Hydroponics.
• Step 3: Choose three modules to compliment your step 2 choices and own individual requirements.

There are four qualifications available for this course, depending on your stream choices:

1. Higher Advanced Diploma in Alternative Farming (Livestock)
2. Higher Advanced Diploma in Alternative Farming (Aquaculture and Aquaponics)
3. Higher Advanced Diploma in Alternative Farming (Crops)
4. Higher Advanced Diploma in Alternative Farming (Hydroponics)

Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?

Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).

What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?

• Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
• Start and Finish at any time
• Courses globally and industry relevant
• Practical Component at the end of most lessons.

Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.

This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.

Lesson Structure: Higher Advanced Diploma In Agriculture (Alternative Farming)

Step 1 – Complete the 6 compulsory modules listed below:

1 Advanced Permaculture

• Learn to design naturally inspired living systems. For people with prior experience in permaculture, this course is a more in-depth and academically advanced study of various aspects of permaculture. It covers sustainable systems, how to determine planning strategies for a site, seasonal patterns, water management, earthworks, considering different climates, and comprehensive planning including preparing costings. This will give you a sound background in all aspects of developing and running a permaculture system. Read more….

2 Environmental Chemistry

• Globally, changes in the chemical makeup of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, are widely believed (if not actually proved) to be contributing to global warming. This has long term ramifications for people already living in drought areas or in places prone to flooding, plus the whole world, which will experience some degree of climate change as a consequence. Read more….

3 Organic Farming

• Become a successful organic farmer! Organic farming has been growing in popularity, with farmers adopting it for economic, ethical or sustainability reasons there is no doubt that this method of farming is set to stay. This distance learning course will teach you to manage both plant and animal production in a natural and environmentally responsible way. You will develop a solid foundation knowledge in how to set up an organic farm, or convert an existing farm to organic practices. Read more….

4 Sustainable Agriculture

• Improve the sustainability of your farm. You will learn techniques and measures to move your farm towards greater sustainability. Increasing sustainability can be simple (for example changing what is farmed or how produce is marketed) or require more major changes in farm management practices. Gain useful and practical knowledge to improve sustainability in this comprehensive online course. Read more….

5 Industry Project I

• This project is based on applications in the work place and specifically aims to provide the student with the opportunity to apply and integrate skills and knowledge developed through various areas of formal study. If you work in the industry that you have been studying; you may submit a reference from your employer, in an effort to satisfy this industry (ie. workplace project) requirement; on the basis of RPL (ie. recognition for prior learning), achieved through your current and past work experience. Read more….

6 Workplace Health & Safety

• Learning to recognise potentially dangerous situations can mean the avoidance of litigation, work disruption, and significant, unnecessary costs. Make sure that an accident that could have been avoided is not the reason your business fails. This course was developed by highly qualified professionals, who have years of experience in industry.

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the academy, marked by the academy's tutors and returned to you with feedback, any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

Farmers, Agriculturalists, Organic Farmers, Animal Breeders, Environmentalists

A pc or laptop with internet connection.

There are many different paths that you could choose depending on your agricultural skills, interests and academic background. You can work in agriculture as an farmer, engineer, scientist, researcher, business advisor, trader, manager, retailer, food manufacturer or vet. The possibilities are endless.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included