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Introduction to property planning - PROfarm course

Course details

Name:	Introduction to property planning
Description:	A course for landholders on the basic principles, practices and benefits of property management planning.
Cost:	$230 GST-free.
Course aims:	Show participants a working farm plan and how it can be used to help set goals and actions that result in better outcomes for the farm Take participants through a process of identifying the components of a farm plan, computer assisted programs and aerial photographs Examine the map overlays used for describing and interpreting farm infrastructure and resources.
Learning outcomes:	Assess the benefits of having a farm plan to develop the farm business Describe the physical environment of the farm Assess the condition and health of the farm's natural resources
Length:	1 day
Course program/structure:	Tour a working farm See how a farm plan is developed and implemented Importance of setting goals and farm planning tools An introduction of the layers that make up a farm plan How to approach the planning process
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants receive the publication Put Yourself in the Picture, caring for your small rural property. This course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the national unit of competency AHCWRK311A - Undertake a site assessment.

Other dates and locations are available on demand.