Diploma of Agriculture | Central Regional Tafe

National ID: AHC50116 State ID: BDD8

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Make a great living on the land.

With the Diploma of Agriculture from CRTAFE you will gain highly sought after specialised skills and knowledge. Learn comprehensively about different farming practices, why pasture and soil health is vital for livestock production, and develop the skills to improve farming efficiency.

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

This course is eligible for a VET student loan. To see if you're eligible and to find more visit our Student Loans page.

Some things you'll learn:

Budgeting
Production planning
Climate risk strategies
Animal husbandry
Long-term crop management

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
Completion of WACE General or ATAR (Minimum C Grades) or equivalent	Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)	Certificate III

Qualification is workplace based and on the job training. Students must be working on a farm or industry to study Diploma of Agriculture.

Please contact lecturer Judi Forsyth (Mb: 0427 383 946) for an interview BEFORE enrolment. Students are encouraged to meet with lecturer for this if possible.

Important information

VET Student Loans

This qualification is eligible for the Commonwealth Government's VET Student Loan scheme. Eligible students can opt to defer the payment of all or part of their tuition fees by applying for a VET Student Loan. VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. Approved loans become a personal debt with the Commonwealth (HELP debt) until it is repaid.

For more information on VET Student Loans click here.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Diploma in Agriculture.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Farm Production Manager
Production Unit Manager
Agronomist
Agribusiness Administrator
Farm/Station Hand
Station/Property Manager
Farm Manager
Stockperson

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations

Further Study

Certificate IV in Agriculture

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here(opens in a new tab) .

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Available all year round, 2022

Details

A CRTAFE trainer and assessor can complete an assessment of a person’s knowledge and competencies whilst on-the-job (in the workplace). Options can vary across qualifications and campuses.

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2022
Where	Merredin
How	Workplace Delivery

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.

FEES:

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete ten (10) units of competence (0 core plus 10 elective units) from those listed below.

Elective

Unit Selection - Group A

Select a minimum of five (5) up to a maximum of eight (8) elective units from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
AHCAGB513	Develop a farm plan	$162.00	$17.50
AHCBAC408	Manage agricultural crop production	$178.20	$17.50
AHCBAC504	Plan and manage a stored grain program	$81.00	$17.50
AHCBAC506	Manage the harvest of crops	$56.70	$17.50
AHCBAC507	Develop production plans for crops	$56.70	$17.50
AHCBUS511	Manage enterprise staff requirements	$56.70	$17.50
AHCBUS516	Develop and review a business plan	$81.00	$17.50
AHCLSK501	Manage livestock production	$64.80	$17.50
AHCLSK504	Develop livestock health and welfare strategies	$64.80	$17.50
AHCLSK505	Develop production plans for livestock	$64.80	$17.50

Unit Selection - Group B

If eight (8) elective units have not been selected from the Group A list then three (3) may be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
AHCAGB521	Select and use agricultural technology	$145.80	$17.50
AHCBUS518	Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports	$97.20	$17.50
AHCWRK502	Collect and manage data	$72.90	$17.50
BSBWOR501	Manage personal work priorities and professional development	$81.00	$17.50

Unit Selection - Optional Additions

Select two (2) elective units aligned to AQF level 4 or above or from the elective list. A total of ten (10) elective units are required to achieve this qualification

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
AHCBUS407	Cost a project	$64.80	$17.50
AHCBUS408	Operate within a budget framework	$40.50	$17.50
AHCWHS401	Maintain work health and safety processes	$64.80	$17.50

Option

Credit Transfer Units

Students may have successfully completed one or more of the units below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer each unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Resource fee
AHCCHM404	Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals	$89.10	$0.00
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid	$29.16	$0.00
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck	$64.80	$0.00

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, local skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

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AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture