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Education levels

As well as providing direct online education, including courses, workshops, training and resources, we are also helping participants access learning at partner institutions through educational bursaries.

The aim is to support learning at all levels within Australia’s agricultural communities. Even the most seasoned farmers can take this opportunity to extend their skills and knowledge, building upon their experience and expertise.

All courses are assessed at one of four levels to indicate to prospective learners the knowledge, skills and ability each course requires. (Note: These levels are not linked specifically to the level of formal education attained or formal qualifications achieved; they are provided as informal guidance to help prospective learners determine their educational needs based on their understanding of the co-operative business model.)

 

The Co-operative Farming live education program is now closed. Our Co-operative Foundations online modules are available online to complete.

Levels

Foundational

No knowledge of the co-operative business model is assumed.

Learners at this level will have knowledge and skills for work in a defined content and/or further learning. They will possess basic factual, technical and procedural knowledge of defined areas of work and learning. They have skills to apply methods, tools, materials and information to undertake defined activities. They will be able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and limited judgement in structured contexts.

Intermediate

No knowledge to rudimentary knowledge of the co-operative business model is assumed.

Learners at this level will have knowledge and skills for professional and/or skilled work and further learning. They possess technical and theoretical knowledge within a specific area or broad field of work and learning. They can analyse information to complete a limited range of activities and are able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and responsibility within set parameters.

Adept

Requires some knowledge and/or experience of the co-operative business model.

Learners at this level will have broad knowledge and skills for professional and/or highly skilled work and further learning. They will possess a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of a specific area, or a broad field of work and learning. They can analyse information to complete a wide range of activities and are able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and responsibility.

Advanced

Requires demonstrable understanding and/or experience of the co-operative business.

Learners at this level will have advanced knowledge and skills based upon their professional experience and expertise. They may have undertaken different forms of education (vocational, professional development and tertiary), with demonstrable proficiencies developed through their professional roles within the workplace. They will be able to analyse critically, evaluate and transform information to complete a range of activities. Learners at this level will be able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, with well—developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility within a professional context.