TasTAFE
Diploma of Agriculture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
Contact a Group Training Organisation (GTO) such as MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia, or MAS National for guidance and placement opportunities .
This course is designed to develop the planning and management skills of people currently working in the rural industry managing enterprise production units, and/or employees including farm owners, managers and agricultural service providers.
This course has a strong focus on practical skills and hands-on learning in a real-work setting, you will develop a broad range of advanced skills and knowledge. Learning outcomes are tailored to the individual, their work environment and career path ways.
Delivery mode
TasTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Have completed year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded to you by an agency or authority of a State or Territory; OR,
- Provide TasTAFE with a copy of a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework that was awarded to you. This qualification must have been delivered in English; OR,
- Complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and display competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
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...
Seed Technician
A Seed Technician produces and processes seeds for use by farmers and nurseries. You’ll work in a seed processing facility and may have to sort and...
Livestock Manager
A Livestock Manager oversees the care, breeding, and management of livestock on farms or ranches. You might work on cattle, sheep, or pig farms, fo...
Plant Scientist
A Plant Scientist studies the biology and growth of plants to improve their health and productivity. You might work in agricultural research centre...
About TasTAFE
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business that operates under the TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Act 2021.
It is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by a Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth.
