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Alpaca care and management

Course details

Name:	Alpaca care and management
Description:	This course is designed for property owners interested in breeding alpacas.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy, $250 GST-free.
Course aim:	This course aims to assist participants to develop their skill in the basic care and handling of Alpacas.
Learning outcomes:	At completion of this course participants will be able to; Describe basic Alpaca husbandry practises Identify safe handling practices and behavioural characteristics of Alpacas Identify basic nutritional requirements Describe breeding and disease management principles
Length:	One day
Course program/structure:	Handling and husbandry Nutrition and disease management Assessment and breeding Paddock design and shelter
Resources and method of delivery:	This course is delivered indoors and outdoors. Participant will be provided with course notes.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency, AHCLSK215A - Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations.

Other dates and locations are available on demand.

Canyonleigh 7th Jul 2012

Location
Southern Highlands.
Canyonleigh

When
7th Jul 2012 8:30am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

Cannyonleigh 20th Oct 2012

Location

Cannyonleigh

When
20th Oct 2012 8:30am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke