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Diploma of Applied Agronomy

AHC51920
Agriculture & environmentDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
Feb 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC51920, 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
Agronomist
Industries
Agriculture (Miscellaneous)
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC51920 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 12 units: 7 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCAGB514Manage application of agents to crops or pastures
AHCAGB518Develop climate risk management strategies
AHCAGB521Select and use agricultural technology
AHCAGB523Interpret and use agricultural data
AHCBAC409Provide advice on agronomic products
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
AHCBAC514Design and manage a crop or pasture nutrition program
AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
AHCIRG507Audit irrigation systems
AHCIRG509Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
AHCIRG510Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program
AHCNRM513Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
AHCPCM507Diagnose plant health problems
AHCPHT508Develop a grape production plan
AHCPHT511Develop a horticultural production plan
AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCSOL508Manage soils to enhance sustainability
AHCWAT503Manage water systems
AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
AHCWRK513Write and present reports
AHCWRK514Manage trial and research material
AHCWRK518Provide specialist advice to clients
AHCWRK521Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
BSBCMM511Communicate with influence
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC51920 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

3 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.

KREATEBased in NSW · Registered since 2002→
Longerenong CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
South West Institute of TAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→

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.