Diploma of Agriculture

Build on your existing experience to become a leader in Australia's agricultural industry.

Our program will set you up to confidently manage or supervise agricultural enterprises.

We'll provide you with a practical style of training, where you'll learn business skills like managing staff and monitoring financial reports.

You'll also hone in on tools to meet future agricultural challenges, by developing climate risk management strategies and drawing up whole farm plans.Just a few years ago, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation estimated that by 2050, food production worldwide needs to increase by 70 percent.

Become part of the solution by leveraging emerging technologies and approaches in the multi-billion dollar agricultural industry.

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course. If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

DEVELOP WHOLE FARM PLAN AHCAGB505

MANAGE PASTURES FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AHCBAC401

MANAGE AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION AHCBAC408

MANAGE STAFF AHCBUS501

DEVELOP AND REVIEW A BUSINESS PLAN AHCBUS506

PREPARE AND MONITOR BUDGETS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS AHCBUS508

MANAGE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AHCLSK501

ARRANGE MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK AHCLSK502

DEVELOP PRODUCTION PLANS FOR LIVESTOCK AHCLSK505

MANAGE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AHCMOM501

IMPLEMENT A MACHINERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AHCMOM502

SAMPLE SOILS AND INTERPRET RESULTS AHCSOL401

MANAGE SOILS TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY AHCSOL502

PROVIDE SPECIALIST ADVICE TO CLIENTS AHCWRK509A

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2019) and recent secondary graduates (2017 and 2018)

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education study

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training study

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life expereince

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Extra Requirements

Essential requirements for selection and application

Interview

Compulsory: All applicants must attend an interview prior to enrolment. The purpose of the interview is to discuss your eligibility and suitability for the program by going over the literacy and numeracy review and the pre-training review form. The interview is the last step before enrolment and you will usually be able to enrol on the same day. Timely applicants will be contacted by a FedUni staff member to arrange an interview time. Late applicants should call 1800 333 864.

Pre-training review (VET)

Compulsory: All applicants must complete a pre-training review form prior to enrolment. The form will assist in determining your suitability to enrol in the program that you have applied for. You should complete the green section of the form and then bring it along to your pre-enrolment interview where the teacher/coordinator will complete the rest of the form with you. Visit our website for more information and to download the form.

Language literacy and numeracy assessment (VET)

Compulsory: All applicants must complete a literacy and numeracy review prior to enrolment. The review is designed to assess your skills to ensure you have the foundations for successful completion of your studies. It will also enable teachers to identify any gaps in your current skills and allow them to offer additional support with literacy and/or numeracy to assist you to manage the requirements of your program. For more information and to complete the review visit our website.