NFAS SoA Refresher course
Course Content
This course provides the participant a refresher training package to update their Statement of Authority qualification in line with the NFAS program requirements.
The Key Steps
- Start at the beginning of the learning resource and work your way through the chapters. There are learning tasks to be completed as you go. The learning resources are designed for you to work your way through at your own pace.
- Read each of the objectives before commencing work on the assessment tasks.
- Give it your best shot. The more you put into this self-learning program, the more you will get out of it.
What the course entails
This course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to complete your refresher training to maintain your current Statement of Authority (SoA) Holder qualification. As a Statement of Authority Holder, you will have a thorough understanding of the requirements for a feedlot to be accredited under the NFAS program.
NFAS and the role of the Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA).
ALFA is the peak national body for the Australian cattle feedlot industry.
It has four main roles:
Representing and promoting the views of the cattle feedlot industry.
Directing the expenditure of the grain fed cattle transaction levy.
Improving the industry through the development and delivery of standards, training, events, leadership, awards, career development and employment opportunities.
Providing membership services
ALFA undertakes the following activities:
- industry education and awareness (i.e. providing updates regarding changes in legislation, technology and best management practices through our conferences, workshops, newsletters and electronic platforms)
- developing and delivering training (e.g. certified feedlot specific training on animal welfare or the Certificate III in Feedlot Management course)
- identifying and fostering future industry leaders (e.g. Young Lot Feeder Achiever Award and sponsorship of the Australian Rural Leadership Program)
- career development (e.g. speaking at schools and Universities, scholarships to feedlot industry forced conferences)
- developing and improving industry standards and programs (e.g. Environmental Code of practice/guidelines, NFAS, CVD, MSA, NLIS) and
- recognising and encouraging industry excellence (e.g. Feedlot of the Year award, Outstanding Service to the industry award, Education medal, Safe work award, Innovation of the year award).
Course Requirements
To undertake this course, you must have a current Statement of Authority certificate (issued within the last two (2) years).