These courses provide participants with a wide range of skills in the primary industry sectors targeted at the managerial level. Experience is gained in financial management, production systems, human resources, trading strategies, quality management systems, research trials, marketing and physical resource management.

This course involves undertaking some lower level units of competency to gain some underpinning practical knowledge and skills.

About the Course

  • Local Students
  • International Students
  • National Code: RTE50103
  • CRICOS Code: 055694K

Campus: Epping, Yan Yean Farm

Duration

Full-time: 2 years

Part-time: 4 years
Part-time not available to International Students

Modes of Delivery

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

The Diploma of Agriculture articulates into the Advanced Diploma of Agriculture course. Pathways beyond the Advanced Diploma of Agriculture course have not been developed.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of these courses may gain entry into a wide range of occupations available within the rural production industry and associated agribusiness enterprises.

Entrance Requirements

Local Students:

There are no prerequisite studies, however successful completion of a Certificate II in Agriculture as part of the VET in Schools program, a VCE Agriculture/Horticulture program to Level 4, or relevant industry experience, will provide a sound basis which may lead to a reduction of the course duration.

International Students:

Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalent). Mature Age.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for this course include: written activities, oral activities, written and oral tests, practical exercises, projects.

Materials

Students are required to supply their own stationary for the course and suitable clothing when undertaking practical projects.

Fees

Local Fees:

fees and charges


International Fees:

A$9800 p.a.


Australian Government subsidised place:

You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.


VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:

You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.


More Information

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:Epping: 68041



Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.

International Students

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Application for Enrolment Form

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Units of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.

Code Subject Hours
BSBADM402A Produce Complex Documents 100
BSBADM504A Plan or Review Administration Systems 50
BSBCMN405A Analyse and Present Research Information 40
RTC2309A Operate Tractors 30
RTC3209A Plan & Construct Conventional Fencing 60
RTC4701A Implement & Monitor the Enterprise OH&S Program 70
RTE 3309A Operate Machinery in Adverse Conditions 30
RTE3009A Undertake Agricultural Crop Harvesting 80
RTE3133A Prepare Livestock for Competition 90
RTE3307A Co-ordinate Machinery & Equipment Maintenance and Repair 80
RTE4011A Manage Pastures for Livestock Production 120
RTE4018A Supervise Agricultural Crop Establishment 60
RTE4104A Develop Livestock Feeding Plans 140
RTE4107A Artificial Breeding and Embryo Transfer 80
RTE4110A Supervise Natural Mating of Livestock 80
RTE4119A Supervise Animal Health Programs 110
RTE4401A Control Weeds, Pests and/or Diseases in Crops 80
RTE5104A Develop a Livestock Health & Welfare Strategies 150
RTE5106A Develop a Livestock Production Plan 180
RTE5107A Identify & Select Animals for Breeding 100
RTE5304A Implement a Machinery Management System 130
RTE5516A Develop a Whole Farm Plan 120
RTE5523A Develop Climate Risk Management Strategies 120
RTE5916A Prepare and Monitor Budgets and Financial Reports 140