Courses & Programs

 

Postgraduate coursework programs and courses

Teaching and learning approach

The Rangeland Management programs are designed to use and build on the rich experience participants bring with them into the learning situation. Through 'online' interaction and web/tele conferences students are able to:

• Contribute to discussions
• Voice a personal and open response to the material being examined
• Combine skills and work together on learning tasks
• Build effective networks
• Gain a better understanding and insight of the diverse perspectives held within the rangelands.

Rangelands Australia seeks to enrich the student's learning experience by providing both formal and informal learning opportunities. How Rangelands Australia structures these experiences will depend on the course available and the number and background of participants.

A flexible learning approach to program development has used the most effective, varied and appropriate teaching and learning modes to provide a better mix of learning situations. Courses are designed to develop independence, creativity and problem solving skills in students to prepare them to meet the future challenges of the rangelands.

Courses are offered in a number of ways in partnership with facilitators and cooperating institutions across the rangelands, including external study and intensive teaching within a region courses are also now offered in internal mode:

• External study

External study allows students to learn in a flexible manner to accommodate the commitments of their work or enterprise, e.g. travel and seasonal commitments. Study materials are available in a number of different forms. The majority of courses have printed Study Books (equivalent of lectures), Books of Readings and use an online learning system for interaction. Additionally, the internet can be used to deliver courses in combination with printed material. Videos, CDs, audio tapes, maps or resource kits may also be used when appropriate to the subject matter.

Many courses have assessment tasks which focus on an industry or farm-related project. In these cases it is desirable for students have access to people and properties in the rangelands. If this presents a difficulty, contact Rangelands Australia.

• Intensive block

If there are a sufficient number of interested people in an area, who are able to come together for several days, Rangelands Australia will provide a facilitator for face-to-face delivery of the course at a mutually convenient location.

This may involve the teaching of a course over a 5-6 day block, with some pre- and post- block work (eg. reading and completing assignments, respectively).

Many students have found this mode particularly convenient and rewarding. For example:

• "The intensive week was fantastic, and for me this is the only way that I would be able to successfully complete the course due to limited time to dedicate to study"
• 'Gets the bulk of the work over quickly. Quick follow up of remaining assignments whilst energy levels and enthusiasm are high"
• "Being able to focus on the subject for a whole week, meeting new people and hearing about their experiences"
• "I am hooked on intensive learning for the benefits of engaging with others away from your usual circle"
• "I really enjoyed the course, the interaction with other people and the chance to learn more about the subject, people and places"
• "I don't know how you could better address the challenge of distance education"
• "Intensive mode ... fits in much better with my timetable and is far more beneficial to learning"

Each postgraduate course will require a commitment of 10-12 hours per week, on average. This includes all reading, learning activities and assignments in the course.

Courses are offered subject to the availability of teaching staff and sufficient numbers of students for an effective learning environment.

Three levels of postgraduate programs for professional development are available. Participants in these programs can choose entry and exit levels according to their needs and students may progress step-wise and attain credit toward the next level, subject to satisfactory performance and progress:

• Graduate Certificate in Rangeland Management
• Graduate Diploma in Rangeland Management
• Master of Rangeland Management

 

Getting into Further Study: Insights, practices and tips for success in distance education

Rangelands Australia offers a skills development course to prepare students for tertiary study.

Postgraduate study requires a student to be an independent learner. This bridging course, 'Getting into further study: Insight, practices and tips for success in distance education' , is designed to prepare students who enter coursework postgraduate programs with little or no recent formal tertiary experience (for example, students who enter the course through Recognition of Prior Learning). The course clarifies expectations of postgraduate study and builds the necessary academic, learning, information and communication skills required to successfully manage program expectations.

Getting into further study - download pdf

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Program structure

Rangelands Australia has designed the postgraduate coursework programs in Rangeland Management to position students to meet both the current and future social, economic and environmental challenges facing industry and rangeland communities. Programs aim to build capacity for change and to develop the management capacity of both production and environmental specialists, thus enabling graduates to contribute more effectively to the goal of sustainable rangeland use and management.

Each postgraduate course will require a commitment of 10-12 hours per week, on average. This includes all reading, learning activities and assignments in the course.

Three programs are available, with qualifications offered by The University of Queensland:

 

Graduate Certificate in Rangeland Management

To graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Rangeland Management, a student must satisfactorily* complete #8 units within 3 years. The program is comprised of:

The following #4 from Part A:

• AGRC7001 Sustainable Rangeland Production Systems and Regions (Sem1,2) - download.pdf
• MGTS7976 Building Effective Stakeholder Engagements (Sem2) - download.pdf

And the remaining units from Part B listed below or other advanced courses approved by the Executive Dean.

 

Graduate Diploma in Rangeland Management

To graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Rangeland Management, a student must satisfactorily* complete at least #16 units within 5 years. The program is comprised of:

The following #6 units from Part A:

• AGRC7001 Sustainable Rangeland Production Systems and Regions (Sem1,2) - download pdf
• MGTS7976 Building Effective Stakeholder Engagements (Sem2) - download pdf
• MKTG7965 Global and National Trends, Local Scenarios (Sem1) - download pdf

And the remaining units from Part B listed below or other advanced courses approved by the Executive Dean.

 

Masters of Rangeland Management

To graduate with a Masters of Rangeland Management, a student must satisfactorily complete at least #24 units. Where the masters program is a continuance from a relevant 4 year bachelor qualification, a student must satisfactorily* complete at least #16 units. The degree must be completed within 7 years.

The program is comprised of:

The following #12 units from Part A including a graduate research project:

• AGRC7001 Sustainable Rangeland Production Systems and Regions (Sem1,2) - download pdf
• MGTS7976 Building Effective Stakeholder Engagements (Sem2) - download pdf
• MKTG7965 Global and National Trends, Local Scenarios (Sem1) - download pdf
• ENVM6501 Research, Development and Extension Methodologies (Sem1,2) or STAT7501 Advanced Biometrics 1 (Sem1)
• LPWM7611/7612/7613(#4) Graduate Research Project I (Sem1) or LPWM7617/7618/7619 (#8) Graduate Research Project III (Sem2)

And the remaining units from Part B listed below or other advanced courses approved by the Executive Dean.

*NOTE: Credit will be granted towards the completion of a program only for courses in which a student obtained a grade of 4 or better.

All courses are #2 unit courses, except Graduate Research Projects.

Students are strongly recommended to complete all Part A courses before beginning the Graduate Research Project. These courses help to define and develop the research proposal and project.

 

Master of Rangeland Management Part B courses (electives)

Semester 1 Rangeland–specific courses		Semester 2 Rangeland–specific courses
• AGRC7023 Grazing Land Management download pdf •  AGRC7028 Rangeland Monitoring and Adaptive Management (offered odd years only) download pdf •  ANIM7017 Animal Nutrition and Behaviour download pdf •  MGTS7978 Managing Self, Developing and Retaining Others (offered odd years only) download pdf •  Ecology and Management of Tropical Forests and Savannas1 (SB1507)		•  AGRC7027 Rangeland Pest Animals, Weeds and Biosecurity (offered odd years only) download pdf •  AGRC7029 Diversification and New Industries in the Rangelands (offered odd years only) download pdf •  AGRC7030 Reading the Rangelands •  AGRC7031 Property, Catchment and Regional Planning (offered even years only) download pdf •  AGRC7035 Advanced Rangeland Ecology download pdf •  ANIM7018 Animal Wellbeing and Health download pdf
Other electives		Other electives
•  AGRC7037 ‘E' technologies for the Food and Fibre Sector •  FINM7960 Agribusiness Project Appraisal •  LPWM6640 Postgraduate Advanced Topic •  MGTS7960 Agribusiness Supply Chain Management •  MGTS7968 Rural Community Development •  Meat Technology2 (MEAT518) •  Sheep Production (Wool and Meat)2(WOOL512) •  Organic Agriculture: Principles and Practice (AGR501) •  Managing Rural Change3 (AGB555)		•  ENVM7512 Environmental Problem Solving •  LAND7000 Water and Land Resource Management •  LPWM6640 Postgraduate Advanced Topic •  MGTS7968 Rural Community Development •  MKTG7960 Commodities, Futures and Options •  Resource Management Risks and Responsibilities2 (LCM627) •  Managing Agro-Ecosystems3 (AGR595)

1. Course offered by Charles Darwin University
2. Course offered by the University of New England
3. Course offered by Charles Sturt University

Rangeland Management Program course descriptions (short) – download pdf

Rangeland Management Electives grouped by Area of Interest - download pdf

Further details are available from the Rangeland Management Student Guide and the University Qld's Courses and Programs page. The Student guide will be available in December for the following year.

 

Articulation between postgraduate programs

Rangeland Management coursework programs are articulated programs. This means that students may progress step-wise and attain credit toward the next level. For example, a student may progress from the Graduate Certificate (with full credit) to the Graduate Diploma, and the Graduate Diploma (with full credit) to the coursework Masters program, subject to satisfactory performance and progress.

Students can choose entry and exit levels according to their needs.

 

Entry Pathways

There are multiple entry points and pathways towards a postgraduate qualification in rangeland management, such as those highlighted in the following diagram.

Pathways towards a postgraduate qualification may include recognition of formal and informal learning, skill development training, and work and life experiences.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Access to postgraduate programs can be facilitated by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This is a process where a student may be granted admission, credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal learning.

Thus, applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have relevant experience may initially be admitted to the Graduate Certificate level. Suitability for admission may be demonstrated through a range of qualifications and experience such as:

• A relevant Diploma, or Advanced Diploma awarded after completing a taught program, together with relevant work experience at a managerial level
  
• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma, which has been awarded through recognition of current competencies, together with relevant work experience at a managerial level
  
• Satisfactory completion of postgraduate non-award courses
  
• Completion of relevant short courses, such as Rangelands Australia short course/s. Rangeland Australia short courses and EDGEnetwork courses will be looked at favourably in the recognition of prior learning process for admission to Rangeland Management postgraduate programs.
  
• Reports, plans or publications.
• Honours or other recognition of work or achievements.
• Membership of industry, regional, landcare/NRM or goverment committees, boards, etc.

Prospective students interested in obtaining RPL, should first contact the Program Coordinator on tel. (07) 5460 1660 or email rangelands@uqg.uq.edu.au to determine whether credit for any prior informal learning is relevant and possible. Formal RPL assessment may follow if required.

RPL Application Guidelines - download pdf

RPL Application Form - download Word doc

Complete the application form and forward to the Director, Rangelands Australia for consideration.

 

Learning Pathways

There are a number of paths you can take to complete a #8, #16 or #24 unit program.

This should be driven by your interests and your background, assuming you are trying to broaden your skills and knowledge to address current and emerging issues in the rangelands.

You should discuss your proposed pathway with the Program Coordinator.

 

Individual courses for personal or professional development

Students may be interested in studying a particular area or course for interest only and may not wish to complete a structured program. Such students may undertake any postgraduate course from the Master of Rangeland Management list for personal or professional development and not as part of an award program.

The postgraduate programs are fully articulated. You can initially enrol in a single postgraduate course to build a Recognised Prior Learning profile for entry into a postgraduate program. Once enrolled in a rangeland management program, credit may be given for the course/s that you have already successfully completed. Contact the Program Coordinator for further details.

Download a non-award course application form from:

http://www.uq.edu.au/study/forms/enrolment/Non-AwardApplic.pdf

Complete and forward to Rangelands Australia as detailed below.

 

How to apply

Obtain an 'Application - Postgraduate Coursework' form from:

http://www.uq.edu.au/study/forms/postgrad/ApplicPostgradCourse.pdf

Complete the application form together with the necessary documentation. Please note that you will need to provide complete certified copies of degrees/diplomas awarded and courses undertaken with your application for admission, unless your qualifications are from the University of Queensland.

In the first instance, all applications should be:

Forwarded to: The Director Rangelands Australia c/o School of Integrative Systems The University of Queensland , Gatton Campus Gatton QLD 4343

Or faxed to: 07 5460 1661

 

When to apply

Due dates for Applications for Admission to a postgraduate coursework program are:

• 31 January for Semester 1
• 30 June for Semester 2

 

The application process

Rangelands Australia will make recommendations on the application and forward it to the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science (NRAVS) Office of The University of Queensland for processing.

If your application is successful an official offer of enrolment will be made from the Faculty. You will be sent enrolment material with the letter of offer. You will also receive your 'mySI-net' username and password in a separate envelope a few days after you receive your enrolment material. You need this username and password to complete your online enrolment via mySI-net. Details of enrolment, fees and charges, and even your marks/grades will be available on your mySI-net homepage.

Remote students, with less regular mail deliveries, will also receive email confirmation of an offer of enrolment and may be automatically enrolled on the student system. Please tell us if you require assistance in this area.

 

The enrolment process

The University's enrolment procedure is completely electronic, and all students are required to enrol via mySI-net . This enables students to have input and control over their enrolment. For further information about enrolment, important dates and instructions see the Enrolment Website.

 

Study costs and financial support

There are a number of costs associated with University postgraduate coursework study, such as tuition fees, the Student Services Charge, the cost of books and equipment and, when applicable, any costs of attending a residential or intensive course.

 

Tuition fees

For 2010, a student who applies to enrol in a rangeland management postgraduate coursework program must pay the given tuition fee for each course/s in which they are enrolled each semester. An estimate of the tuition cost for each RM program is detailed in the table below. As tuition costs depend on the courses you select, please use the Fee Calculator to cost the tuition fees of your planned program.

Please note that you are required to 'pay as you go'. You do not have to pay the total tuition costs 'upfront'.

All Rangeland management courses are #2 unit courses, except the Graduate Research Projects (LPWM7611/7612/7613 which are #4 units and LPWM 7617/7618/7619 which are #8 units).

Tuition fees are subject to annual review.

*But see the sections on 'FEE-HELP' and 'Other financial support...' below.

A student enrolled for a non-award course must pay the tuition fee payable as if the course is part of an award program. All students must pay the Student Services Charge.

 

Official payment method

The official payment methods for all student fees paid to the University of Queensland are as follows:

•  BPAY

Payment can be made from a cheque, savings or credit card account by contacting your participating bank, credit union or building society to arrange payment using BPAY

•  Online payment

Credit card payment can be made online via mySI-net, the online student administration system.

NB. To protect student security, the University does not store credit card numbers in the university system. Fee invoices are delivered to the student electronically via mySI-net, the online student administration system.

 

COMMONWEALTH-SUPPORTED PLACES

Commonwealth Supported Places are available for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters of Rangeland Management programs.

If you are eligible and are awarded a Commonwealth Supported Place, the Commonwealth contributes substantially to your fees. You pay a significantly reduced contribution (ie. 55-65% LESS), and can take advantage of deferred payments through the HECS-HELP scheme (effectively a loan). Recipients then re-pay the loan through the taxation system once their income is above a certain threshold.

There are a limited number of these places, and preference will be given to students from remote, very remote and rural regions.

For more information on Commonwealth supported places, see the latest Commonwealth Government's online booklet Information for Commonwealth supported students 2010.

Please note: That the eligibility of Postgraduate coursework applicants' for a 'Commonwealth-supported place' will be determined during the application process. Further information may be required if there are more applicants than available places.

 

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is a loan that covers up to the full cost of tuition fees, to a maximum amount of $50,000. From January 1, 2005, FEE-HELP replaced the existing Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS).

All eligible students who wish to defer their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, must complete and submit a new 'Request for FEE_HELP Assistance' form. The forms are available from the student's home page in mySI-net on enrolment.

For more information on FEE-HELP, see the Commonwealth Government's online booklet FEE-HELP Information 2010

 

Other Financial support, scholarships, etc. for postgraduate coursework

Some Australian scholarships for postgraduate coursework studies are available. Check out the following links for information on the value of scholarships, conditions, application forms, when and where to submit applications, etc.

National

Meat and Livestock Australia - MLA Studentships for postgraduate Diploma or Masters courses. Applications close 31 October.

For further information see: www.mla.com.au/TopicHierarchy/ResearchAndDevelopment/FundingOpportunities/Scholarships

NSW

NSW Farmers Association For further information see: www.nswfarmers.org.au/benefits_services

NT

Connellan Airways Trust - "To give the opportunity, to people living in isolated areas of Outback Australia , to undertake further studies " Applications close 31 January.

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The University of Queensland

For the full range of scholarships in Agriculture, Food, Animals and the Environment available through UQ click here

International Students

The Rangeland Management Programs are now open to International Students studying on-shore on an Australian student visa.

The Rangeland Management postgraduate programs have the following CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) codes:

Graduate Certificate in Rangeland Management .... 070262 J
Graduate Diploma in Rangeland Management ....... 070263 G
Master of Rangeland Management ........................ 070264 G

For further information International students should go to www.uq.edu.au/international/

FEEDBACK ON THE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS/COURSES

The suite of courses developed by Rangelands Australia have received high praise from students for their relevance to learner's needs and their accessibility.

• "Courses tailored to identified needs are a great start, and the special people (at RA) have made my plunge into tertiary study less daunting. And, of course, the mode of delivery is the only reason it is possible for a husband and father of four, in full-time stewardship of 10,000 acres of drought stricken cattle country, to be able to take part in tertiary education" Mr Richard Golden, GCRangelandMan, beef producer, and 2004 Rabobank Environmental Award Winner, Potters Flat, Yuleba, Q
• The course content is extraordinarily relevant to the issues in the bush and exceedingly thought-provoking" David Taylor, MRangelandMan, Myola, Trundle, NSW
• "RA courses have greatly improved my understanding of rangeland issues and my effectiveness as a rangeland officer; and the flexibility of the program and the lecturers has enabled me to study and be in the field for extensive periods" Ms Hayley Turner, GCRangelandMan, and Rangeland Development Officer, Department of Agriculture, Karratha, WA
• "Rangelands Australia has provided me an opportunity to increase skills and knowledge relevant to our business in a flexible, user-friendly environment" Tracey Hayes, Deepwell Station, via Alice Springs, NT
• "The Grad Cert in Rangeland Management is challenging but very relevant to my employment in regional natural resource management in the Mulga lands of Queensland. RA's participatory approach to remote study provides for valuable dialog and networking among managers throughout Australia " Mr Dan Ferguson, GCRangelandMan, and NRM Programs manager, South West NRM Ltd, Charleville, Q
• "Assignments and readings have challenged my thinking and opinions. I have learnt to think critically and more objectively about situations, and to question things. This has helped me greatly not only in managing my property, but also through my representation on pastoral and conservation committees, and my desire to help the community come up with practical solutions and strategies for a changing future" Sharon Oldfield, GCRangelandMan, Cowarie Station, via Birdsville Track, SA
• "The courses I have completed so far have been informative, relevant and stimulating. They provide great depth on the issues facing rangeland managers. The courses are filling gaps in my knowledge about relevant issues beyond my expectations" Mr Jon Cobb, GCRangelandMan, and manager, Glengyle Station, Bedourie, Q
• "I have certainly benefited from my studies so far. It has given me the opportunity to mix and learn from other people, understand more about our land and our future business, and help the community through increasing the viability of our area" Christine Ferguson, GCRangeland Management, Myrnong Station, via Wanaaring, NSW
• "I have not only gained a better understanding of the place I work and live in, but I have also gained confidence in myself. I am now much more aware of regional, national and world issues, and how they impact on the pastoral industry. I have also greatly enhanced my knowledge and skills in the work that I do everyday" Trisha Cowley, Technical Officer, Katherine, NT
• “The Masters in Rangeland Management has opened doors in areas that I wouldn't have thought possible (or as enjoyable) before the course. I now see myself as a contributor to a wider region (the rangelands) with a consciousness and better understanding of the global, national, regional, local, industry, environmental, community and human factors that influence the region, its success and its future, and how I can make a difference” Ms Melissa Driscoll MRangelandMan, Hughendon, Q
• "The Graduate Certificate program has been an extremely rewarding and challenging experience - both professionally and personally. The courses have challenged me to rethink some of my present practices and viewpoints, and have led to positive changes in the way I manage the properties under my control" Trent Stillman, GCRangelandMan, Glenorn Station, via Leonora, WA
• "I have a better understanding of issues that impact on Queenlsnad, nationally and globally, and a greatly enhanced industry network. I have changed some perspectives and strengthened others. The courses have definitely made me a better contributor and have also allowed me to contribute at higher levels. The program is a must do, for anyone seeking to link the practical to the theory, in community-based Natural Resource Management" Tom Garrett, GCRangelandMan, Chair SWNRM Ltd, Amby, Q

Student evaluations reveal a high degree of satisfaction with individual postgraduate courses. For example, students completing courses delivered in 2006-2008 - were asked to evaluate the perceived relevance, practicality and quality of the course and its delivery (ie. on a 1-5 scale, with 1=strongly disagree and 5=strongly agree). Across the five PG courses evaluated by students to date, the mean (and range) of average ratings recorded against the following key evaluation criteria were:

Learning objectives were clear and relevant:	4.6	(4.5 - 4.9)
The Learning Guide and Reader were useful resources:	4.7	(4.8 - 5.0)
Learning facilitator provided useful guidance and support:	4.6	(4.5 - 4.7)
I am satisfied with the amount of contact with the Learning facilitator:	4.5	(4.3 - 4.7)
I am satisfied with the content of the course:	4.5	(4.3 - 4.8)
Learning and assessment activities challenged me to think:	4.7	(4.3 - 5.0)
Course is well structured and learning activities well integrated:	4.5	(4.3 - 4.7)
I gained new skills and knowledge:	4.8	(4.3 - 5.0)
Course has met my needs:	4.6	(4.3 - 4.7)
Course is relevant to my workplace/business:	4.9	(4.6 - 5.0)
Course is relevant to my future in the rangelands:	4.8	(4.6 - 5.0)
Overall, I'm satisfied with this course:	4.7	(4.5 - 4.8)

These are relatively high scores, and all the more impressive when one considers that they are from mature-aged people, the majority of whom live and work in the rangelands.

Students have said that they 'really liked' the following aspects of the RA-developed courses:

• "Interactions with other from very different backgrounds and (probably) very different goals and objectives"
• "Feedback" (from the Learning Facilitator)
• "Interesting articles and readings"
• "Interactions with other students"
• "The challenge of looking at familiar issues from a novel angle"
• "Opportunity to reflect and analyze experiences through assignments"
• "Meeting new people from diverse backgrounds in the rangelands"
• "Subject matter is very relevant"
• "Made me step outside my comfort zone, and has helped me think about things differently"
• "Working with fellow students from all over Australia and overseas very interesting and stimulating"
• "Creative and challenging learning and assessment activities"
• "Relevance to the real world"
• "Practical examples that apply directly to us"
• "Very applicable to my future in the rangelands"

According to our mature-aged students, the things that distinguish the RA-developed courses from their other education and training experiences include: practicality, relevance, flexibility and quality of teaching. For example, student feedback on what set the RA-development courses apart from other courses has included:

• "Emphasis on applied learning to real rangeland/regional issues"
• "Emphasis on interaction with lecturers and other students via discussion board and teleconferences"
• "Giving a perspective on rangeland issues across Australia "
• "Are particularly developed to Australian context"
• "Course development based on identified needs"
• "Flexible style of teaching with excellent tuition and support"
• "Ability to apply directly to current employment"
• "Opportunity to study remotely and the flexibility in handling assessments"
• "Great communication between staff and students"
• "Structured around everyday issues", and
• "More practical"

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Short courses

Based on feedback from over 450 people interested in the future of the rangelands, Rangelands Australia has developed a series of short courses for personal growth and professional development. These short courses are specially designed for:

• Land and asset managers
• Facilitators and groups e.g. Landcare, Bushcare, catchment and regional groups
• Government advisers
• Consultants e.g. agribusiness
• Local government e.g. environmental officers, planners, etc
• Training and service providers e.g. banks, pastoral houses, etc

Short courses are available for delivery to groups face-to-face in the rangelands subject to need and demand. A minimum number of participants are required for the course to run, to maximise interactive and formal learning.

The following unique courses complement the 1350 short courses available on aspects of agriculture and natural resource management (NRM), and fill important gaps identified by a wide range of stakeholders.

1. Being heard as a stakeholder in the rangelands - download pdf
2. Introduction to monitoring for management - download pdf
3. Being in the rangelands for the long run: Balancing for economic, environmental and social outcomes - download pdf
4. Success in diversification - Thinking through opportunities, options and implications - download pdf
5. No surprises in the rangelands - Understanding global and national trends influencing your business and community - download pdf
6. Getting into further study: insights, practices and tips for sucess in distance education - download pdf

 

Short Course outcomes

All the Rangelands Australia short courses demonstrate the following qualities:

• Pre-determined, quality learning outcomes that can be implemented on-property and/or in the participant's enterprise or workplace
• Flexibility to meet the needs of individuals or workplace and groups of eligible participants
• Learning activities aligned to industry competency standards and qualifications at a management level (minimum of Certificate Level IV)
• Structured formats, including appropriate manuals and/or other learning materials
• Value for money for the learning outcome delivered; and
• Adult learning principles

Furthermore, completion of our short courses can help you gain further formal qualifications such as a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma. This is because the content each short course has been mapped to one or more units of competency from nationally accredited training packages such as the Conservation and Land Management training, Amenity Horticulture, Rural Production and Business Services training packages. If you satisfactorily complete all the assessment activities during and after the course, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment, issued by the University of Queensland Gatton Campus Vocational Training Unit , which lists the competencies you have achieved. This Statement of Attainment can be used as part of a qualification under the Vocational Education and Training National Training Framework. You will learn more about these requirements at the course.

Of course, if you are not interested in gaining formal recognition for the course, your participation will still be formalized with a Statement of Participation, issued by Rangelands Australia, so that you have a record of the learning which you have completed. The Statement of Participation does not require any assessment of the work you have done throughout the course, and simply acknowledges that you have undertaken this course, and outlines its content and the date and location of the course.

Please note that if you chose to do a formal assessment to gain a Statement of Attainment, an additional fee will be charged for the assessment process. For further information contact Rangelands Australia.

 

Enrolling in short courses

To register your interest in holding a short course for a group in your area, please contact Rangelands Australia. Minimum numbers apply.

Short courses will be held in rangeland regions subject to need and demand and at a mutually convenient time and location.

Course length and cost

Short course	Length	Fees* ($)
Courses currently available
Being heard as a stakeholder in the rangelands	2 days	$950 (+ GST)
Introduction to monitoring for management	1 day	$450 (+GST)
Being in the rangelands for the long run: Balancing for economic, environmental and social outcomes	2 days, approximately 4-6 weeks apart + field/property work	$850 (+GST)
Success in diversification in the rangelands	2 days	$950 (+GST)
No surprises in the rangelands	1 day	$500 (+GST)
Getting into further study: Insights, practices and tips for success in distance education	3 days	$150 (+GST)

The cost of Rangeland Australia short courses varies according to the level of complexity of the course.

Note: If you choose to do a formal assessment to gain a Statement of Attainment, an additional fee will be charged for the assessment process. For further information contact Rangelands Australia.

 

Payment

Fees must be paid in advance of the commencement of the short course. Please contact Rangelands Australia for payment options.

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