overview
The AHC51920 Diploma of Applied Agronomy provides individuals with the technical and applied skills and knowledge required to fulfil the functions of a professional agronomist, as well as in advisory services and areas of sales or research. With a strong emphasis on all facets of crop production, this course can be completed as a stand-alone qualification or in conjunction with the Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management on campus. The graduate outcomes are equally as valuable for those seeking to enhance the performance and sustainability of production agriculture enterprises. The online delivery mode makes this course ideal for people who are currently employed and want to undertake further study.
course units
On campus/Full time
AHCAGB523 Interpret and use agriculture data
AHCWRK605 Design and conduct a field-based research trial
AHCBAC511 Plan and manage a stored grain program
AHCBAC509 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
AHCBAC513 Apply plant biology to agronomic practices
AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework
AHCBAC514 Design and manage a crop or pasture nutrition program
AHCWRK513 Write and present reports
AHCSOL508 Manage soils to enhance sustainability
AHCAGB514 Manage application of agents to crops or pastures
AHCAGB521 Select and use agricultural technology
AHCBAC512 Develop production plans for crops or pastures
Online
AHCAGB521 Select and use agricultural technology
AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework
AHCBAC509 Plan and manage long term weed, pest and/or disease control in crops
AHCWRK513 Write and present reports
AHCSOL508 Manage soils to enhance sustainability
AHCBAC514 Design and manage a crop and pasture nutrition program
AHCBAC513 Apply plant biology to agronomic practices
AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies
AHCPCM507 Diagnose plant health problems
AHCWRK605 Design and conduct a field-based research trial
AHCAGB514 Manage application of agents to crops or pastures
AHCBAC512 Develop production plans for crop or pastures
frequently asked questions
What are the potential career outcomes?
Longerenong College’s AHC51920 Diploma of Applied Agronomy graduates are highly sought after by agribusiness enterprises. This training program provides students with the technical and applied skills and knowledge required to fulfill the functions of a professional Agronomist. This could be in sales, advisory services and/or research. The training program outcomes are equally as valuable for those seeking to enhance the performance and sustainability of production agriculture enterprises.
How do I gain this qualification?
The training program has been designed to meet the requirements of the AHC51920 – Diploma of Applied Agronomy. Students must successfully complete 12 units of competency to achieve this qualification. Longerenong College has selected units of competency that meet current and future industry demands.
How is the training program delivered?
This training program is delivered face to face on-campus or online. On campus delivery is taught in two semesters, within a total of 29-weeks . The online format offers flexible delivery modes, where students can pace their learning according to individual needs. Online students also have the opportunity to attend two separate intensive weeks of study face to face on-campus. These intensive weeks allow faster progression through a unit of competency and include key industry speakers and hands-on learning.
What are the entry requirements?
Students undertaking this training program must have prior agriculture or horticulture industry experience.
All students must complete the enrolment process to undertake the training program including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-Training Review to ensure the Training Program is suitable for the student to enrol.
Can I get recognition for prior learning/experience?
Credit Transfer (CT)
Longerenong College recognises all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainments issued by other training providers. A student may apply to have a unit of competency recognised by Longerenong College if the unit code and title exactly matches the unit of competency for which recognition is being sought; or if the unit of competency held is superseded and equivalent to the current unit of competency.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Longerenong College recognises that people learn and acquire skills and knowledge in ways other than just formal study or current training. A person may acquire skills relevant to the work situation through non-accredited training courses, workplace training, hobbies, interests and life experience. Sometimes the skills and knowledge acquired in these ways can be applied to the current workplace tasks and roles a person is performing. The RPL process measures these previously acquired skills and knowledge against unit/s of competency.
Students can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer as part of the Enrolment Process. Longerenong College verify the evidence provided by prospective students applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
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