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Fencing (conventional) - PROfarm course

Course details

Name: Fencing (conventional)
Description: An introductory course for those seeking basic fencing knowledge and skills.
Cost: After NSW Government subsidy, $250 GST-free.
Course aims:
  • To develop basic fencing skills
  • To develop an understanding of fence design and layout
Learning outcomes:
  • Understand the keys to fence design and layout
  • Identify the basic costs of fencing
  • Prepare for fencing work
  • Tie wire knots
  • Tension wire
  • Erect posts
  • Construct end assemblies
  • Swing gates
Length: 1 day
Course program/structure:
  • Fence design, layout and types for different classes of stock and properties
  • Basic costs of fencing
  • Fence knots
  • Straining fences
  • Putting in posts
  • End assemblies
  • Swinging gates
Resources and method of delivery: Participants are provided with the 120 page Farm Agskills publication containing colour photos, diagrams and practical tips.

This course is mainly delivered outdoors.
Accreditation: This course is mapped to the national unit of competency, AHCINF202A - Install, maintain and repair fencing.

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Other dates and locations are available on demand.

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course date
Picton 26th May 2012

Location

Picton

When
26th May 2012 8:30am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

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

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course date
Picton 11th Aug 2012

Location

Picton

When
11th Aug 2012 8:30am-4:00pm

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

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course date
Tamworth 5th Sep 2012

Location
Tamworth Agricultural Institute
4 Marsden Park Road
Calala NSW 2340
Tamworth

When
5th Sep 2012 8:30am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 29th August 2012
Course Cost - $250 GST Free

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

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course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 29th Sep 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
29th Sep 2012 8:30am

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or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

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course date
Picton 10th Nov 2012

Location

Picton

When
10th Nov 2012 8:30am-4:00pm

Extra details for this date

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