Always wondered what that random grass was? Or you have a species that you have never seen before growing in your pastures? You are able to bring along some grass specimens that you cannot identify from home and find out what it really is. The course aim is to provide a range of skills to recognise a range of native and exotic grasses from your local area, and also includes training in the use of a field guide to aid you in the identification of grass species.
Who should attend the course? Weeds professionals, agency staff and producers
| Location: | Statewide |
| Course duration: | 2 days |
| Start date: | Multiple intakes |
| Number of units: | 1 |
| Indicative fees: | $400 GST-free. Nil to eligible applicants |
| Accredited Course: | Yes |
$400 GST-free
Nil to eligible applicants
You may be eligible for funding through the Smart and Skilled program. To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.
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Please note: This program may vary due to venue, weather and client requirements.
There are no entry requirements for this course.
This course is mapped to the national unit of competency AHCILM202- Observe and Report Plants or Animals
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30 Nov 2023 - 1 Dec 2023
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute - 2198 Irrigation way, YANCO NSW 2703
Contact Name: Courtney Langenbacher
Phone: Call 02 6951 2775
Email enquiries: courtney.langenbacher@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Type: Short course
Units: 1
Identify grasses
If you need to report on grasses in your area, this is the course you need. You will learn to recognise features and attributes of a range of your local native and exotic grass species. Includes training in the use of field guides and plant keys to identify grasses in your area, and methods for describing these species. Feel free to bring along grass specimens for identification.
Type: Short course
Units: 1
Weed management
A case study of a given weed issue from your local area will be presented and you will learn the skills needed to plan, control, report on and monitor the effectiveness of a range of weed control strategies. Includes discussion on a range of solutions for invasive species from your local area.
Type: Short course
Units: 1
Know your weeds
Learn to recognise a range of weed species from your local area and ways of dealing with them. Includes treatment options for weeds appropriate to your local area.
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