Diploma in Agriculture

This course will no longer be offered from 2021.

Course Aims

The Diploma in Agriculture seeks to provide a formal qualification at tertiary level in some areas of agriculture and is designed to broaden knowledge or provide a refresher course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate current, technical and theoretical knowledge of a specialised area of agriculture and agricultural extension; apply technical, field and/or laboratory competencies relevant to food and fibre production and management of agricultural systems to solve unpredictable and/or management requirements; demonstrate scientific written and oral communication skills at a diploma level; identify, analyse and act on information from a range of sources to apply solutions in known or changing contexts; and transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Students will be required to read literature on practical and theoretical aspects of agricultural science and management. Students are encouraged to see Australian agriculture in a global context by use of examples. Communication Skills Students will be required to express well-organised, logical and clearly written assessment tasks. Students will be exposed to techniques for improved oral and written communication skills throughout the course. Problem Solving Students will be challenged to critically examine literature, established theories and models, and techniques from a range of disciplines to address contemporary environmental issues. Information Literacy Students will be instructed, assessed and expected to demonstrate research capacity in written assignments and utilise a wide range of sources. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Students will be exposed to concepts of social responsibility within the course and will be required to exhibit social responsibility when interacting with other students. Lifelong Learning Students will be instructed in, assessed and practise learning skills in critical thinking, research and communication that will be useful to them beyond the unit of learning. Independence and Collaboration Students are encouraged and taught to develop independence of thought and action. Students will be exposed to training in team skills and perspectives throughout the course.