Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture
Diploma of Agriculture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for management job roles in agriculture, including managing livestock production, crop production and advice.
Individuals with this qualification take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
This qualification applies to individuals with existing agriculture industry experience and technical skills and knowledge gained through training or employment specifically in the agriculture industry.
Delivery mode
Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- 25 Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton SA 5333, Australia
- level 3/67 Lake Street, Cairns City Queensland, Australia
- suite 2 level 11/55 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Age: 16 plus
Academic Requirement:
- Completion of equivalent to certificate IV or higher, Year 12 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Agriculture Industry, with at least 36 months equivalent employment.
English Proficiency Requirement:
- all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Agriculture will prepare you for the following roles.
Farm Manager
A Farm Manager oversees the general running of a farm to make sure everything is operating effectively and profitably. The Farm Manager will not on...
Station Manager
Station Managers supervise the overall running of cattle stations in remote areas of Australia. It’s a complex role which involves keeping the stat...
Dairy Farm Manager
A Dairy Farm Manager is responsible for the daily running of farms producing milk and dairy products. You’ll be in charge of breeding and raising d...
Agribusiness Manager
An Agribusiness Manager looks after the business operations of a farm or agricultural company. Your role will be varied but could involve things li...
Agronomist
An Agronomist works with farmers to improve the quality of their crop or livestock. You’ll analyse agricultural production to observe problem issue...
Farmer
A Farmer runs a primary production business producing goods for sale to market. You might be employed in a range of farming industries including li...
About Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture
Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture (formally known as Horticultural Skills Australia) is a specialist school delivering high quality industry-based training to the Australian Horticulture Industry and is a leading pathway provider working in association with major universities and industry partners in Australia. It is listed on Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS Provider No 02494A), approved to deliver Agriculture, Horticulture and English Language qualifications to international and Australian Students.
ACAH specialises in the provision of consulting and training services to the Australian Agriculture & Horticulture industry. It delivers high quality training to the Australian Production and Amenity Horticulture Industry sectors. The objective of our training programs is to assist commercial enterprises and institutions to achieve their training requirements in the increasingly competitive and changing environment.
With its reputation to provide high quality consultancy service to the industry, ACAH delivers its training programs on the platform of best industry practice by incorporating emerging technologies and improved work practices that students are trained to meet the current industry standards.
Utilising, its well established links with the industry and key institutions, ACAH is able to maximise benefits to all students. Dedicated teaching staffs with extensive horticultural industry-based teaching and consultancy experience are able to effectively interact and relate with students from diverse experience and cultural backgrounds.
