Diploma of Agriculture
5 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $15,350 - $18,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $15,350 - $18,000
- Course length
- 11 mo - 2 yr
- Providers
- 5 providers
- Cities
- 5 cities
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $15,350 - $20,004. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
AHC50122 · Agriculture, n.e.c.
What it prepares you for
The Diploma of Agriculture prepares you for roles such as Farm Manager (Livestock) or Farm Manager (Cropping).
You complete 2 core units.
From the national register
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for management job roles in agriculture, including managing livestock production, crop production and advice. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
Farm production manager
Production unit manager
Station/property manager
What you study
2 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- AHCWHS503Manage workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK520Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Farm Manager (Livestock)
Farm Managers (Livestock) run farms on behalf of an owner or company, or run specialist operations within large-scale mixed enterprises. They plan and provide resources for breeding and production, staffing and animal health and care. They may also be involved in marketing, business planning, devising and implementing livestock health, care and breeding strategies, and developing chemical and land management plans.
Farm Manager (Cropping)
Farm Managers (Cropping) run crop farms on behalf of an owner or company, or run specialist agricultural operations within large-scale mixed enterprises. They oversee, plan and co-ordinate major operations such as sowing, crop care and harvesting; and carry out associated business tasks. They manage and plan for staffing, purchasing, and safety and emergency schemes.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Agriculture2 providersAUD $12,620
- 02Diploma · This courseDiploma of Agriculture5 providersAUD $15,350 - $18,000
- 03Advanced DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Equine Business Management1 providerAUD $51,060
- 04Associate DegreeAssociate Degree in Agriculture and Technology1 providerAUD $61,600
- 05Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Animal Science3 providersAUD $104,400 - $131,520
- 06Bachelor (Hons)Bachelor of Wildlife Science (Honours)1 providerAUD $45,798
- 07Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate in Regenerative Agriculture1 providerAUD $13,000
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