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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 AHC 50116 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.
This qualifications in Agriculture focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to manage a sustainable, productive and profitable farm.
| Stream | Unit 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 |
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| Livestock Stream | AHCLSK504 Develop livestock health and welfare strategies AHCLSK510 Develop production plans for livestock |
| Crop Stream | AHCBAC509 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.
| 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.
