Unit based: enrol any time
Start date is dependent on when the unit of choice is scheduled to start. (See dates below)
Course Overview
The Gippsland region has around 3,400 farms covering almost one million hectares. Collectively, Gippsland farms produce over $2.03 billion in agricultural output each year - making TAFE Gippsland graduates in demand to agricultural service providers.
The Diploma of Agriculture is for you if you’re already employed in the agriculture field but want to gain additional skills. You’ll build on vital agricultural business skills in human resources, agronomy, animal husbandry and whole farm planning.
This Kim, one of our Agriculture teachers
Local farmer and student Jake shares his experience
The course is designed so you can study fully online and after hours, while still being able to work during the day.
You have control over how and when you study – by either choosing to study one subject at a time or study the whole course over a year.
If online study feels uncertain to you, we can reassure you by offering the option of supported study sessions where you’ll have access to expert teachers, making sure you feel less alone and well supported.
Additionally, we’ll make sure you have an opportunity to build your professional networks, not only by meeting other students across Gippsland and Victoria, but also by meeting industry specialist guest speakers that support the delivery of the course.
Times
Theory delivery is conducted 7pm- 9pm on Tuesdays
Teacher supported study session Fridays 7pm - 9pm
Full course: Enrol and start anytime
Unit based: enrol any time
Start date is dependent on when the unit of choice is scheduled to start.
| Intake | Unit |
| | Animal health and Welfare AHCLSK504 Develop livestock health and welfare strategies |
| | Manage Staff AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements |
| | Whole Farm Planning AHCAGB513 Develop a whole farm plan |
| | Farm Business Planning AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan |
| | Farm Business Succession Planning AHCAGB607 Manage succession planning |
| | Farm Business Succession Planning AHCAGB607 Manage succession planning |
| 15/08/2022 | Agricultural Technology AHCAGB521 Select and use agricultural technology |
| 05/09/2022 | AHCLSK422 Identify and select animals for breeding |
| 10/10/2022 | BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information |
| 31/10/2022 | Pasture and Crops AHCBAC502 Manage forage conservation AHCBAC503 Manage integrated crop and pasture production |
| 6/2/2023 | Animal health and Welfare AHCLSK504 Develop livestock health and welfare strategies |
| 6/3/2023 | Whole Farm Planning AHCAGB513 Develop a whole farm plan |
| 27/4/2023 | Manage Staff AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements |
| 18/5/2023 | Farm Business Planning AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan |
| 19/6/2023 | Agricultural Technology AHCAGB521 Select and use agricultural technology |
| 24/7/2023 | Farm Business Succession Planning AHCAGB607 Manage succession planning |
| 4/9/2023 | AHCLSK422 Identify and select animals for breeding |
| 9/10/2023 | BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information |
| 30/10/2023 | Pasture and Crops AHCBAC510 Manage forage conservation AHCBAC515 Manage integrated crop and pasture production |
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Agriculture.Career Opportunities
Job roles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Farm production manager
- Production unit manager
- Agronomist
- Station/property manager
Opportunities for Further Study
- AHC60116 Advanced Diploma of Agriculture*
- Pathways to university degrees in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management and Agri-science*
*Qualifications are not offered by TAFE Gippsland
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandetory entry requirements
- Students need to have access to an agricultural enterprise to support their assessment completion.
Recommended entry requirements
- Students are strongly recommended to have completed AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture and / or have past equivalent experience on farms or in a related businesses. It is highly desirable that students are actively working on farm or in a related industry during their studies to enable them to take advantage of the full learning opportunities. Students undertaking this course should allow a minimum of 10 hours per week of self paced study over the 35 weeks of the course and above scheduled course time to be successful
Limitations to entry
- Students must have access to a reliable internet connection that will support video conferencing.
- Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our learning Management System Moodle.This also needs to include a headset (integrated microphone and earphones).
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Computer and internet connection required
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Sample course units
| AHCBAC515 Manage Forage Conservation |
| AHCBAC510 Manage Integrated Crop And Pasture Production |
| AHCLSK422 Identify and select animals for breeding |
| BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information |
| AHCAGB607 Manage succession planning |
| BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes |
| AHCLSK504 Develop Livestock Health And Welfare Strategies |
| AHCAGB513 Develop a farm plan |
| AHCAGB521 Select and use agricultural technology |
| AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements |
| AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan |
Assessment
Assessments are knowledge based theory test, practical observations