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The AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture is ideal for farm owners, managers, agronomists and agricultural service providers.
| Course duration: | Maximum of two (2) years |
| Start date: | Enrol anytime |
| Number of units: | 10 |
| Indicative fees: | $5,500 ($550 per unit of study) |
| Accredited Course: | Yes |
Please be advised that due to strong demand for our Online Diploma in Agriculture we have temporarily suspended applications for the course as we have reached our maximum student numbers. We will be offering more places in 2023. Submit an enquiry so we can advise you as soon as we are taking new applications.
The benefit of studying this course is that it is fully online and you don’t have to schedule your time to attend face-to-face classroom sessions. You can study in your own home or anywhere that suits your learning style.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation
Units are classified as Group A or Group B. To earn the qualification you need to complete:
You must complete ten (10) units of study to gain the qualification. For full details of these units and packaging rules see http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AHC50116. Please note some subjects listed below cluster multiple units.
CORE AND FOUNDATION SUBJECTS
Tocal College suggests four (4) foundation subjects and the core subjects be completed in the order below before selecting electives.
Livestock
*Note: you must have access to a breeding unit (40 plus) of beef cows or its equivalent in other livestock to undertake this subject.
Crops and pastures
*Note: completion of this unit involves setting up and monitoring two small plant experiments
Business
*Note: you need to be a workplace supervisor to complete this subject.
Possible job roles for this qualification include:
Tocal College requires students have either attained a Certificate III in Agriculture or have at least two years of experience on a commercial farm.
Students must have:
You will have two (2) years to complete the course. There is no minimum timeframe for completion. To complete the course in two (2) years, you will be required to do 10 to 15 hours of study per week, and complete one (1) unit every eight (8) weeks. To complete the course in one (1) year, you will be required to do 20 to 30 hours of study per week, and completed one (1) unit every five (5) weeks.
If you are already employed or have experience in agriculture, you may be eligible to gain part or all of this qualification based on skills or experience you already have. See Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for more information.
Your skills and understanding will be assessed for each unit through a variety of tasks. All assessments are marked within five (5) working days, following the day you submit your work. You have four (4) attempts for each task to achieve a competency result, and your assessor will provide detailed feedback following each submission.
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*A merchant surcharge applies to payments on credit cards, and fees are subject to change.
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice, see Industry qualification student policies.
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