Farm Induction Course
New staff.
Farm-ready
in 30 days.
A complete on-boarding programme for everyone joining a new farm. Cover the practical skills before they set foot on the job.
$299 + GST per user
Who It's For
Built for day one on the farm.
Whether you're an employer bringing on seasonal staff or a new worker wanting to hit the ground running — this course is designed for that exact moment.
19 modules of practical, visual content covering the real tasks, risks, and routines of dairy farm life — delivered through the Farm 4 Life app.
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Farm Employers
Buy access for staff before they arrive on-farm
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Farm Managers
Standardise induction across your whole team
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New Farm Workers
Get prepared before your first day
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Moving Farms
Refresh and adapt your knowledge quickly
Course Content
19 modules.
Zero fluff.
Every module is practical, video-led, assessment-backed, and directly relevant to what happens on a dairy farm.
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MODULE 01
Farm Introduction
Overview of NZ dairy systems and your role on farm
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MODULE 02
Health & Safety
Key H&S principles, hazard awareness, and personal wellbeing
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MODULE 03
Dairy Shed Operations
Milking process, shed hygiene, and equipment use
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MODULE 04
Calving
Recognising signs of calving, assisting, and calf care
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MODULE 05
Animal Health
Identifying illness, basic treatments, and when to call the vet
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MODULE 06
Pasture Management
Grazing rotation, pasture measurement, and feed planning
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MODULE 07
Effluent Management
Effluent systems, compliance, and environmental best practice
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MODULE 08
Farm Machinery
Safe operation and maintenance of common farm equipment
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MODULE 09
Fencing
Types of fencing, construction basics, and maintenance
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MODULE 10
Water Systems
Farm water infrastructure, stock water, and troubleshooting
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MODULE 11
Weed Management
Common farm weeds, control methods, and chemical safety
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MODULE 12
Soil Health
Understanding soil structure, fertility, and sustainable practices
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MODULE 13
Supplements & Feed
Supplement types, storage, and feeding systems
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MODULE 14
Record Keeping
Farm records, compliance documentation, and reporting
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MODULE 15
Environmental Care
Kaitiakitanga on-farm — waterways, biodiversity, sustainability
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MODULE 16
People & Communication
Working in a team, communication, and farm culture
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MODULE 17
Biosecurity
Disease prevention, visitor protocols, and movement records
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MODULE 18
Emergency Procedures
Fire, flood, injury, and adverse event response
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MODULE 19
Career Pathways
Progression in dairy — assistant to contract milker and beyond
This course does not replace your site-specific H&S induction
The Farm Induction course covers broader role requirements. Employers must still conduct a site-specific health and safety induction for their farm.
How It Works
Simple for employers,
straightforward for staff.
Three steps from purchase to farm-ready.
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Employer purchases access
Buy a licence for each new staff member at $299 + GST per user.
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Staff completes via the app
Your new employee downloads the Farm 4 Life Hub app and works through all 19 modules within 30 days.
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Video access continues
After assessments are complete, staff retain 12 months of video access to review content on-farm.
Get your team farm-ready.
One purchase. 30 days. Everything they need to know before day one on your farm.
Enrol your team — $299 + GST per user