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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

19

Modules

30

Days to complete

12

Months video access

$299

+ GST per user

24/7

App access

Tangaroa teaching in barn

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.

  • Farm Employers

    Buy access for staff before they arrive on-farm

  • Farm Managers

    Standardise induction across your whole team

  • New Farm Workers

    Get prepared before your first day

  • 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.

  1. MODULE 01

    Farm Introduction

    Overview of NZ dairy systems and your role on farm

  2. MODULE 02

    Health & Safety

    Key H&S principles, hazard awareness, and personal wellbeing

  3. MODULE 03

    Dairy Shed Operations

    Milking process, shed hygiene, and equipment use

  4. MODULE 04

    Calving

    Recognising signs of calving, assisting, and calf care

  5. MODULE 05

    Animal Health

    Identifying illness, basic treatments, and when to call the vet

  6. MODULE 06

    Pasture Management

    Grazing rotation, pasture measurement, and feed planning

  7. MODULE 07

    Effluent Management

    Effluent systems, compliance, and environmental best practice

  8. MODULE 08

    Farm Machinery

    Safe operation and maintenance of common farm equipment

  9. MODULE 09

    Fencing

    Types of fencing, construction basics, and maintenance

  10. MODULE 10

    Water Systems

    Farm water infrastructure, stock water, and troubleshooting

  11. MODULE 11

    Weed Management

    Common farm weeds, control methods, and chemical safety

  12. MODULE 12

    Soil Health

    Understanding soil structure, fertility, and sustainable practices

  13. MODULE 13

    Supplements & Feed

    Supplement types, storage, and feeding systems

  14. MODULE 14

    Record Keeping

    Farm records, compliance documentation, and reporting

  15. MODULE 15

    Environmental Care

    Kaitiakitanga on-farm — waterways, biodiversity, sustainability

  16. MODULE 16

    People & Communication

    Working in a team, communication, and farm culture

  17. MODULE 17

    Biosecurity

    Disease prevention, visitor protocols, and movement records

  18. MODULE 18

    Emergency Procedures

    Fire, flood, injury, and adverse event response

  19. 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.

  1. 01

    Employer purchases access

    Buy a licence for each new staff member at $299 + GST per user.

  2. 02

    Staff completes via the app

    Your new employee downloads the Farm 4 Life Hub app and works through all 19 modules within 30 days.

  3. 03

    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