Farm Business Management Skill Set
AHCSS00030
Nationally accredited qualification
4 days
Flexible delivery locations
Government-subsidised places
Gain skills and knowledge in rural business development and management with the Farm Business Management Skill Set AHCSS00030.
This accredited short course is designed for farm business owners, managers or workers wishing to learn how to manage a farm business, including risk management.
Topics include:
- how to develop, monitor, manage and review farm business operations and performance in line with relevant legislation and codes of practice
- industry insights and strategies for growing existing business, including new acquisitions
- advanced risk management strategies
- how to apply knowledge of business structures and stakeholder relationships to drive business performance in a cost-effective manner
- advanced skills to analyse business performance and achieve business sustainability
- marketing strategies to drive sales and support growth
- financial and operational skills for managing and improving a farm business.
How you'll learn
This program is delivered as a four-day face-to-face workshop.
On completion of this qualification, you'll receive a statement of attainment.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams and reports, oral assessments and practical demonstrations.
Start dates
This program can be run at regional locations around Australia on request. Contact us for details. Locations require minimum numbers to go ahead.
This program may enhance your skills and employment prospects in the following roles:
- farm business manager
- business owner
- agricultural operations manager
- agronomy sales manager.
To gain this qualification, you'll need to successfully complete 4 units of competency:
| Course name | Course code |
|---|---|
| Develop and implement family business structures and relationships | AHCBUS512 |
| Develop and review a business plan | AHCBUS516 |
| Monitor and review business performance | AHCBUS517 |
| Manage risk | BSBRSK501 |
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Other requirements
You will need to have access to:
- a rural business and associated business records
- a computer and a reliable internet connection.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2024 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.7 MB) (includes student support and policy information)
The Queensland Government’s Department of Employment, Small Business and Training offers funding towards this skill set for eligible applicants.
If you're a Queensland-based farm owner, manager or worker you may be able to get Higher Level Skills funding for most of this program's fee.
Subsidised co-contribution fees:
- Concessional: $140
- Non-concessional: $260
- Full fee without funding: $3,870
Find out more about Higher Level Skills funding.
Your Farm Business Management questions answered (YouTube 1m:48s).
Disclaimer
Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form.
