Diploma of Agriculture
AHC50122
Nationally accredited qualification
9 months
UQ Gatton
or online
Government-subsidised places
Prepare for a range of careers across the agriculture industry with the Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116.
This program is designed for senior high school graduates or those who wish to gain the higher technical skills and business-related knowledge required for a middle management career in a rural enterprise.
Gain the skills and knowledge to:
- take responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work decisions
- analyse information
- exercise judgement.
You’ll learn from expert vocational teaching staff who are industry leaders.
Please note this qualification has been superseded.
How you'll learn
This program is offered over nine months (three terms).
Choose from two delivery modes:
- Blended option: Attend face-to-face classes at UQ Gatton's world-class facilities over three days (Monday to Wednesday), and submit assessments online.
- Online option: You must live in Australia, have a reliable internet connection and computer, and have access to a farm or workplace for assessment activities. Our teachers will support you via video conference, phone or online chat sessions.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams and reports, oral presentations and practical demonstrations.
Start date
12 February 2024
You will graduate ready to work in farm enterprise management, agricultural businesses, rural merchandising, research support or local government.
Job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- farm production manager
- production unit manager
- agronomist
- station/property manager.
To gain this qualification, you'll need to successfully complete 10 units of competency:
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Manage workplace health and safety processes | AHCWHS503 |
| Monitor and manage soils for production | AHCSOL505 |
| Develop climate risk management strategies | AHCAGB518 |
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies | ACHECR506 |
| Develop a farm plan | AHCAGB513 |
| Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability | AHCWRK520 |
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Plan and monitor production processes | AHCAGB519 |
| Select and use agricultural technology | AHCAGB521 |
| Manage integrated crop and pasture production | AHCBAC510 |
| Manage livestock production | AHCLSK501 |
Entry requirements
To enrol in this course you meet one of the following criteria:
- Completion of Year 12, or
- Certificate III in any field, or
- Equivalent industry experience
No ATAR is required.
Other requirements
- Reliable internet connection and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader; Apple users will need to download Windows.
- To meet occupational health and safety requirements for practical assessments: long-sleeved shirt and trousers, enclosed work boots, sun-safe hat, safety glasses, sunscreen and water bottle.
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)
Program fees
You will need to contribute to the cost of your training through a co-contribution fee.
- Subsidised concessional fee: $14,560
- Subsidised non-concessional fee: $15,490
- Full fee without funding: $18,990
Higher Level Skills program
This program is funded by the Queensland Government's Higher Level Skills program.
NSW Smart and Skilled
- Smart and Skilled: fee-free (this training is subsidised by the NSW Government)
Regions covered by NSW Smart and Skilled for this training
- Hunter Valley (excluding Newcastle)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Visit our Funding page to find out more.
VET Student Loans
This program is a VET Student Loan-approved program.
Tertiary Access Payment
Students who finished Year 12 last year and need to move from outer-regional or remote Australia to study at UQ Skills' Gatton campus may be eligible for the $5,000 Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) to help with relocation costs.
Scholarships
New and currently enrolled domestic students can apply for:
Once you’ve completed your Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116, you may wish to continue your studies and complete the Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC51422 during the next term.
You can transfer credit from your Diploma of Agriculture into the Diploma of Agribusiness Management, which means you’ll only need to successfully complete an additional four units to gain the second qualification.
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Manage business risk | BSBOPS504 |
| Develop and review a business plan | AHCBUS516 |
| Monitor and review business performance | AHCBUS517 |
| Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | AHCBUS518 |
Fees for the Diploma of Agribusiness Management AHC51422
Full fee: $5,700
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.
