Practical Work in Primary BioeconomyLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: LMSB1100
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Responsible person
- Mirja Riipinen
Objective
Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will know the practical operation of the animal farm and you have learned basic tractor technology and driving. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.
Competences
Agricultural competence
Environmental competence
Learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to work with farm animals. You are able to observe different feeds and know how they affect the welfare and yield of farm animals. You can use the tractor to help with daily farm animal care. You can take water and soil samples for analysis.
Content
Daily care of farm animals: feeding, feed handling, farm cleaning, hygiene. Safe operation of tractor and implements: driving a tractor, securing implements both front and rear, three-point attachment, driving and reversing with a trailer.
Practical sampling of water and soil.
Reportage.
Qualifications
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Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student performs a specific display of driving a tractor and attaching a machine.
The student participates in guided water and soil sampling.
The student completes a practical work period on the animal farm.
The student has returned reports of water and soil samples and a practical work period at the farm.