Agriculture Course in Armidale

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Agriculture

Why Choose This Course

People qualified in Agriculture work in producing food and fibre to meet the needs of our growing world population. They may be farmers, or work in jobs which assist farmers such as extension officers or consultants. Their knowledge and skills will play an important role in ensuring we can provide the basic necessities of life to people in all parts of the world.

The AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture will provide you with skills and knowledge related to broadacre crops, livestock production, natural resource management, business management and marketing. A solid base for any farm manager.

These qualifications in Agriculture focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to manage a sustainable, productive and profitable farm.

Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122)

CRICOS Course Code: 115292E

Duration: 4 terms (36 college weeks)

Cost: A$4,000 /term

StreamUnit Code and Title
AHCWHS503 Manage workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability
AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies
AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCBAC513 Apply plant biology to agronomic practices
AHCBUS517 Monitor and review business performance
AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results
AHCBUS518 Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
Livestock StreamAHCLSK504 Develop livestock health and welfare strategies
AHCLSK510 Develop production plans for livestock
Crop StreamAHCBAC509 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
AHCBAC512 Develop production plans for crops or pastures
Vocational / Employment Outcome: Farm Production Manager, Production Unit Manager, Agronomist, Station/Property Manager

Diploma of Agriculture Streams

 Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116) has two streams: Crop and Livestock. Students will choose to follow either Crop stream or Livestock stream during admission.

Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC60319)

CRICOS Course Code: 105596E

Duration: 4 terms (36 college weeks)

Cost: A$4,000 /term

Unit Code and Title
AHCAGB611 Analyse business performance
AHCAGB608 Manage financial resources
AHCBUS610 Manage agribusiness risk
AHCAGB610 Manage the production system
BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation
AHCBUS613 Manage human resources
AHCAGB512 Plan and manage infrastructure
AHCAGB518* Develop climate risk management strategies
* This unit is delivered in the AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture
Vocational / Employment Outcome: Farmer, General Manager (Agribusiness), Rural Business Worker, Rural Production Manager

*Students must complete the Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116) or other relevant qualification before progressing to the Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC60319).

**These units will be granted Credit Transfer (CT), provided that students have successfully completed these units in the Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116) or other relevant qualification and meet the requirements of the training package. Students may select alternative units they have successfully completed from the Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50116) or other relevant qualification provided the chosen units meet the requirements of the training package.