Student testimonial the Davis

Reggie and Tanya Davis talk about their successful experience with the NCDEA.

Reggie and Tanya, who have four children at school, milk 550-600 cows in a split calving herd in Tesbury, alongside Reggie’s parents and a staff of 6.

Reggie and Tanya undertook the Skills Recognition process of gaining formal recognition for skills and knowledge that have been obtained through work history, previous study and life experience. Skills recognition is an evidence gathering process without formal training to recognise the existing strengths of the farmer and identify any gaps where further training may be an advantage.

We recently interviewed Reggie regarding his experience in the Skills Recognition process and quoted below is Reggie’s account of the experience.

“I found the Skills Recognition Program to be very well presented and because of my many years of farming experience, personally found the process to be non-threatening and very attainable. I also found the Staff at NCDEA to be good to work with. When I consider what was” in it” for me and my wife Tanya, I believe the most rewarding aspect was receiving recognition for our many years of farming where the years clock past and you don’t take time to step back and look at your achievements. Being able to say I have an Advanced Diploma of Agriculture after so many years of hard work, learning, farm improvement and expansion is definitely a good thing.

I also participated in the First Aid and Farm Chemicals User’s Courses to update my Certificates and also found that area of training to be very good.

I would recommend the process to anyone, to move forward in seeking official recognition for all the skills and knowledge they have gained over many years. You never know when a formal award may be needed in the future”.