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Diploma of Agriculture

AHC50122
Agriculture & environmentDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
10Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
12Training providers
Feb 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC50122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Farm Manager (Cropping)Farm Manager (Livestock)
Industries
Agriculture
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC50122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 10 units: 2 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCAGB512Plan and manage infrastructure
AHCAGB513Develop a farm plan
AHCAGB514Manage application of agents to crops or pastures
AHCAGB515Develop sustainable agricultural practices that utilise renewable energy and recycling systems
AHCAGB516Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems
AHCAGB517Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production
AHCAGB518Develop climate risk management strategies
AHCAGB519Plan and monitor production processes
AHCAGB520Plan production for the whole business
AHCAGB521Select and use agricultural technology
AHCAGB522Implement the introduction of biotechnology into the production system
AHCBAC417Manage agricultural crop production
AHCBAC509Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
AHCBAC510Manage integrated crop and pasture production
AHCBAC511Plan and manage a stored grain program
AHCBAC512Develop production plans for crops or pastures
AHCBAC513Apply plant biology to agronomic practices
AHCBAC515Manage forage conservation
AHCBAC516Manage the harvest of crops
AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
AHCBUS511Manage enterprise staff requirements
AHCBUS513Market products and services
AHCBUS514Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS515Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
AHCBUS516Develop and review a business plan
AHCBUS517Monitor and review business performance
AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
AHCCOM502Plan and schedule compost production
AHCDRG502Design drainage systems
AHCECR506Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
AHCLSK508Plan, monitor and evaluate strategies to improve livestock through genetics
AHCLSK509Develop and implement a breeding strategy
AHCLSK510Develop production plans for livestock
AHCLSK511Manage livestock production
AHCLSK512Arrange marketing of livestock
AHCLSK513Develop livestock health and welfare strategies
AHCLSK514Design livestock effluent systems
AHCMER502Develop a sales strategy for rural products
AHCMOM501Manage machinery and equipment
AHCMOM502Implement a machinery management system
AHCORG509Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification
AHCORG510Design and document an organic farm landscape
AHCORG511Develop and manage a community based marketing supply chain
AHCORG512Develop and monitor a sustainable production plan
AHCORG513Manage an agroecology production system
AHCORG514Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan
AHCPCM513Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs
AHCPER514Design an integrated permaculture system
AHCPER518Manage a permaculture aid and development project
AHCSHG404Coordinate shearing and wool harvesting teams
AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCSOL506Manage erosion and sediment control
AHCSOL507Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity
AHCSOL508Manage soils to enhance sustainability
AHCWAT503Manage water systems
AHCWAT505Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture
AHCWAT506Identify carryover water or continuous accounting
AHCWHS503Manage workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
AHCWRK513Write and present reports
AHCWRK514Manage trial and research material
AHCWRK515Assess new industry developments
AHCWRK516Implement professional practice
AHCWRK517Interpret legislation
AHCWRK518Provide specialist advice to clients
AHCWRK520Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability
AHCWRK521Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
BSBHRM525Manage recruitment and onboarding
BSBINS401Analyse and present research information
BSBOPS504Manage business risk
BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
BSBWHS515Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents
FBPFSY5001Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan
MSS015040Conduct a sustainability energy audit
TLIL5019Implement and monitor transport logistics
TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC50122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

12 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

4 Up Skilling Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2010→
Academies Australasia Institute Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2002→
Aventia InstituteBased in QLD · Registered since 2016→
INTERNATIONAL HORSE COLLEGEBased in QLD · Registered since 2006→
KREATEBased in NSW · Registered since 2002→
Melbourne PolytechnicBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Regional Skills TrainingBased in SA · Registered since 2002→
South West Institute of TAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
TAFE GippslandBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.