| Course Code | AHC50122 |
| Locations | Glenormiston, Virtual |
| Study Mode | On Campus, Online, Workshops |
| Length | Two years |
| Commencement | Apply any time |
| Timetable | One, two-hour virtual class a week, face-to-face workshops at Glenormiston and self-paced study. |
Agriculture makes up 60 per cent of the regional economy of south-west Victoria. As a result, the need for qualified staff is growing and SWTAFE graduates are in demand from farms to agricultural service providers.
This qualification is suitable for people working on farms who currently or aim to manage farm enterprise production. It is also suitable for employees and operators of agribusinesses who provide advice and services to production enterprises on cropping, pasture, livestock or business management. The subject choices allow you to focus on a specific area of expertise you require whether it is animal health and production, business management or agronomic practices around plant nutrition, soils and weed, pest and disease management.
People who complete this qualification will have developed valuable skills to run a property or provide advice to property managers.
During this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in:
During this course, you will participate in one, four-hour virtual class a week and eight, full-day face-to-face workshops at the Glenormiston training facility during the school holidays. You will also be required to complete self-paced online study.
*Virtual classroom - a live online teaching and learning environment where teachers and students can present course materials, engage, interact, and work in groups together.
After successfully completing this qualification, you may gain employment in manager roles in the agriculture industry including farming and agriculture providers.
Upon completion of this course, you may continue to study in the agronomy field or at bachelor level.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
To be eligible for this qualification, you must successfully complete 10 units: 2 core and 8 elective.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCWHS503 | Manage workplace health and safety processes | 90 | $0.00 |
| AHCWRK520 | Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability | 100 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCLSK501 | Manage livestock production | 180 | $0.00 |
| AHCAGB513 | Develop a farm plan | 120 | $0.00 |
| AHCBAC509 | Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops | 130 | $0.00 |
| AHCBUS511 | Manage enterprise staff requirements | 140 | $0.00 |
| AHCBUS518 | Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | 140 | $0.00 |
| AHCBAC510 | Manage integrated crop and pasture production | 120 | $0.00 |
| AHCLSK509 | Develop and implement a breeding strategy | 160 | $0.00 |
| AHCAGB518 | Develop climate risk management strategies | 120 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $8,370.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $14,365.00 |
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $165.35 |
An annual student services fee contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services.
| Student service fee | Annual amount |
|---|---|
| Concession rate | $100.00 |
| Standard rate | $150.00 |
This fee is non-refundable upon commencement of your course. Some students may be exempt from the student service fee. Your fee will be confirmed based on your circumstances when you enrol.
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
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This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
Right now this course is only offered at limited locations, however, we’d welcome you to register your interest in your preferred study location. This will help us to plan for future course delivery locations.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
Right now this course is only offered at limited locations, however, we’d welcome you to register your interest in your preferred study location. This will help us to plan for future course delivery locations.
