Vocational Education and Training
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Build agribusiness management skills and gain a nationally-recognised qualification. This course is designed for farm managers or emerging leaders who would like to improve their business management skills and those employed in the Agribusiness sector.
This qualification reflects the role of those working in decision-making and supervisory roles on farms, stations and related rural businesses.
At this level, workers 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.
Learn moreCommunity coordination and facilitation sector is about fostering, promoting and supporting community development, particularly in rural communities that are engaged in land management activities.
There are no prerequisites however some course entry requirements do apply
Your learning time includes not only the time you spend working on the course materials, but also your time for reflection and thinking about what you have learned as you go about your normal activities. We estimate the total learning time may be up to 20 hours per week for some students. Of course, this will vary according to your existing skills and knowledge.
Learn moreThe Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management is designed for experienced farm managers who would like to further their decision making and strategic planning skills.
There are no prerequisites, however some course entry requirements do apply
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a range of agribusiness leadership or consulting roles. The role reflects the need for agribusiness specific expertise in planning and analysis, managing supply chains, financial and human resource management together with an emphasis on return on investment.
Learn moreOur course is designed for people who would like to improve their production horticulture and farming skills and knowledge across the industry. If you are interested in parks and gardens or amenities horticulture this course may not be suitable for you
There are no prerequisites however some course entry requirements do apply - it is an entry requirement that you have access to a farm or horticulture business of a commercial scale on which to base your assessment tasks
You have up to two years to complete this course in a self paced online format. Your learning time includes not only the time you spend working on the course materials, but also your time for reflection and thinking about what you have learned as you go about your normal activities. We estimate the total learning time may be up to 20 hours per week for some students. Of course, this will vary according to your existing skills and knowledge.
Learn moreOur Certificate IV course is designed for people who would like to improve their farm skills.
There are no prerequisites however some course entry requirements do apply.
You have up to two years to complete this course in a self paced online format. Your learning time includes not only the time you spend working on the course materials, but also your time for reflection and thinking about what you have learned as you go about your normal activities. We estimate the total learning time may be up to 20 hours per week for some students. Of course, this will vary according to your existing skills and knowledge.
Learn moreOur course is designed for people who would like to improve their horticulture skills and knowledge across the industry. Our course has a focus on production horticulture/farming. If you are interested in parks and gardens, amenities or urban horticulture the electives we offer will not be suitable for you There are no prerequisites however some course entry requirements do apply - it is an entry requirement that you have access to a farm or horticulture business of a commercial scale on which to base your assessment tasks.
You have up to two years to complete this course in a self paced online format. Your learning time includes not only the time you spend working on the course materials, but also your time for reflection and thinking about what you have learned as you go about your normal activities. We estimate the total learning time may be up to 20 hours per week for some students. Of course, this will vary according to your existing skills and knowledge.
Learn moreTone up your skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification without leaving the farm! This course is designed to build your agriculture skills and knowledge and is suitable for farmworkers progressing their careers towards supervisor or team leader positions.
Our Certificate IV course is designed for people who would like to improve their farm skills. There are no prerequisites however some course entry requirements do apply.
You have up to two years to complete this course in a self paced online format. Your learning time includes not only the time you spend working on the course materials, but also your time for reflection and thinking about what you have learned as you go about your normal activities. We estimate the total learning time may be up to 20 hours per week for some students. Of course, this will vary according to your existing skills and knowledge
Learn moreBuild farm management skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification. This course is designed for farm managers or emerging leaders who would like to improve their farm management skills.
Learn moreOur Certificate IV course is designed for people who would like to improve their horticulture skills. Our course has a focus on production horticulture/farming. If you are interested in parks and gardens, amenities or urban horticulture this course may not be suitable for you There are no prerequisites however some course entry requirements do apply - it is an entry requirement that you have access to a farm or horticulture business of a commercial scale on which to base your assessment tasks.
You have up to two years to complete this course in a self paced online format. Your learning time includes not only the time you spend working on the course materials, but also your time for reflection and thinking about what you have learned as you go about your normal activities. We estimate the total learning time may be up to 20 hours per week for some students. Of course, this will vary according to your existing skills and knowledge.
Learn moreThis course provides training in the high-level practical skills needed to provide technical information and advice on increasing the quality and production of crops in the agriculture and horticulture industry. Areas of study include plant nutrition, soil health, crop management, weed, pest and disease management and effective soil testing. It is assumed that an individual undertaking this qualification will have prior agriculture or horticulture industry experience.
This qualification is intended for individuals who require technical and applied skills and knowledge in agronomy. The qualification is appropriate for farmers wishing to develop their skills and knowledge and those seeking formal qualifications in Agronomy.
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