TasTAFE
Variable (workshop-based, flexible)
This Diploma of Agriculture equips working professionals in the rural industry with advanced planning and management skills through practical, workshop-based learning. Ideal for farm owners, managers, and agricultural service providers seeking to advance their careers with tailored, real-world training.
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, academic requirements for Diploma courses include: completion of Year 12 with an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, OR a Level 4 or above qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework delivered in English, OR successful completion of an approved language, literacy and numeracy assessment demonstrating competence at Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework in both literacy and numeracy. A TasTAFE team member will contact you to discuss course alignment with your goals and ensure you understand course requirements. A reliable computer with internet connection is recommended, though not required.
Core units include managing workplace health and safety processes and developing workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability. Elective units cover: analysing and interpreting production data, developing farm plans, planning and monitoring production processes, managing integrated weed, pest and disease control, managing integrated crop and pasture production, implementing biosecurity programs, managing enterprise staff requirements, developing and reviewing business plans, monitoring business performance, preparing and monitoring budgets and financial reports, developing and implementing breeding strategies, developing livestock health and welfare strategies, monitoring and managing soils for production, managing water systems, and implementing quality assurance procedures.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive industry connections and expertise in agricultural education. The Diploma of Agriculture is delivered through a practical, workshop-based format featuring industry experts and contemporary learning resources. TasTAFE offers flexible learning options suited to working professionals, recognition of prior learning, comprehensive student support services, and multiple campus locations across Tasmania. The provider's commitment to tailoring learning outcomes to individual work environments and career pathways ensures relevant, applicable education.
Upon completion of this Diploma of Agriculture, graduates are well-positioned for leadership roles in the agricultural sector. Career opportunities include Farm Production Manager, managing day-to-day farming operations and production strategies; Production Unit Manager, overseeing enterprise production units; Agronomist, providing technical agricultural advice and crop management expertise; and Station/Property Manager, managing large-scale agricultural properties. The advanced skills in business planning, financial management, sustainability practices, and livestock/crop production position graduates for senior management roles in rural industries.
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