| Course Code | AHC50122 |
| Locations |
Glenormiston
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| Study Mode | Full-time, On Campus, Online, Workshops |
| Length | 12 months |
| Commencement | Expressions of interest |
| Timetable | One, four-hour virtual class a week, plus 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. |
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.
Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.
Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.
Create or provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
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) | $13,735.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $13,735.00 |
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) | $350.00 |
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.
There are five simple steps to apply for a course with us.
If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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