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Diploma of Rural Business Management (RTE50403)

About the course

The Diploma of Rural Business Management is a nationally recognised, flexible delivery study program for people who want to pursue a career in the agribusiness sector. This flexible delivery program places an emphasis on learning through practical workshops along with a supported distance education program.

The advantage of the flexible delivery approach to this program is that it allows people to work at their own pace and combine study with employment. This makes this course ideal for those already working in agribusiness sector or running their own primary industries enterprise. A range of optional practical workshops are also offered throughout the year to provide additional face-to-face tutoring in a range of subjects.

What are the career outcomes?

Longerenong graduates are highly sought after by the rural and agribusiness industries. Graduates often find employment in many rural industry sectors such as:

rural financial services
rural merchandise sales
farm management

Many graduates use their new qualifications to enhance their own primary industries enterprise.

How do I gain a qualification?

The course has been designed to meet the qualifying requirements of the Diploma of Rural Business Management as part of the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03). Students must successfully complete a set number of competencies as prescribed by the Australian Qualifications Framework.

What do I study?

The course comprises a number of competencies from the nationally accredited Rural Production Training Package (RTE03). Students will be enrolled in the Diploma of Rural Business Management (RTE50403).

Competency Code	Competency Name
Group A	Select 4
RTC5701A	Establish and maintain the enterprise OH & S program
RTE5516A	Develop a whole farm plan
RTE5807A	Manage Staff
RTE5902A	Develop and review a business plan
RTE5906A	Monitor and review business performance
Group B	Select 4
BSBADM506A	Manage business document design and development
BSBEBUS504A	Implement an E-business strategy
BSBMGT507A	Manage Environmental Performance
RTE5523A	Develop climatic risk management strategies
Group C	Select 2
BSBMGT610A	Manage Environmental Management Systems
BSBSBM402A	Undertake financial planning
FNSICGEN305A FNSICACC302A FNSICACC305A	Maintain daily financial business records Administer financial accounts Process payment documentation (Quicken)
FNSACCT407A	Set up and operate a computerized accounting system (Quickbooks or MYOB)
RTE6904A	Manage business capital
RTE6909A	Manage estate planning

How do I study?

The Diploma of Rural Business Management is a flexible study program that combines distance education with a range of optional workshops. Most students choose to undertake their study part-time over 2 years to fit in with employment and other activities, however full time study is an option for those not employed.

Gaining admission to the program

This course is open to people who meet one of the following minimum criteria:

a pass in the Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent qualification interstate;
completion of a TAFE Certificate III in Agriculture or above; or
mature age entry (at least 21 years of age) and demonstrated aptitude for the course.

Can I get credit for previous study/experience?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the acknowledgement of skills and knowledge obtained through formal training, work experience and/or life experience. If you believe you are able to demonstrate the required level of competence in a unit you can apply for RPL by contacting the Student Administration Officer.

Credit Transfer (CT) is when the same unit of competency is completed within another program or within the same program but with another institution. No fees apply for CT.

When can I start?

The flexible delivery program can be started at any time during the year.

How do I apply?

Students enter the course by direct application to Longerenong College. Direct application forms are available by contacting the Longerenong Student Administration Officer.

Fees and charges

Tuition fees for government funded courses are in accordance with the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges.

The Student Administration Officer can provide information regarding the course fees.

Contact the Student Administration Officer:
Email: info@longy.com.au
Ph: (03) 5362 2222
Toll Free: 1800 814 294
Fax: (03) 5362 2213

This training is delivered with Victorian Government funding.

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