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CRICOS course code: 0101821

Level of study: Pathways Programs

Summary

The Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management course is packaged to commence with the Certificate III and IV in Agriculture in first year. Successful completion of the Certificate IV program allows progression to the Advanced Diploma in second year.

The Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management is a nationally accredited course of the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management training package. The course provides practical training in farming, related technologies as well as agricultural business studies. There is a particular focus on broadacre cropping and animal production within the course.

An integral component of the course is an 8-week period of industry placement where students are able to focus on a particular career direction in their chosen agricultural sector. Students are able to identify potential employers, develop and implement a range of skills and gain a good understanding of how to become a valuable contributor to a farming or agribusiness enterprise.

What are the potential career outcomes?

Longerenong Advanced Diploma graduates are highly sought after by the rural and agribusiness industries. Graduates often find employment in primary industry sectors such as:

Agronomist
Research Assistant
Animal Genetics
Farm Manager
Livestock Agent
Rural Financial Service Personnel
Agricultural Machinery Sales Person
Rural Merchandise Sales Person
Agricultural Contractor

How do I gain a qualification?

The course has been designed to meet the qualification requirements of the Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management as part of the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management training package. Students must successfully complete a set number of competencies as prescribed by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

What do I study?

The course comprises a number of competencies from the nationally accredited AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management training package. Students will be enrolled in both a Certificate III in Agriculture and a Certificate IV in Agriculture in first year. These courses run concurrently to reflect both the practical and theoretical content of the program. Upon successful completion of the Certificate IV course, participants transition into the Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management in the second year. Units are delivered under topic areas including:

First year (Certificate III and Certificate IV)

Animal Production
Crop Agronomy (I and II)
Planning and Budgeting

Animal Health and Welfare
Integrated Pest Management
Agricultural skills program

Second year (Advanced Diploma)

Cropping & Grazing Management
Crop Agronomy
Business Management

Animal Reproduction
Risk Management
Human Resource Management

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