Agriculture
Certificate IV in
Overview
Epping, Yan Yean at Northern Lodge
12 months full time / available part time
12 months full time / available part time
No formal prerequisites
Ongoing, February
February
Grow your expertise
Build your leadership potential with a Certificate IV in Agriculture. Gain or nurture specialist skills in farming such as animal breeding, costing and crop establishment, improvement and harvest. Take on supervisory roles as you learn how to run a working farm.
Cross-pollinate your skill sets
By combining practical scientific knowledge with business and management skills, this course equips you for a fulfilling career on the land. Build applied skills for leadership and management roles in agricultural enterprises and businesses that service the food production sector.
Fertilise your path to success
Learn from teachers who are experts in their fields of grain, dairy, wool, sheep and beef production. You’ll gain both theoretical knowledge in class at our Epping campus and hands-on experience at our working farm at Yan Yean.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
As a graduate of this course you may gain entry into a wide range of occupations in the agricultural sector.- Farm Manager
- Farm Operator
- Agricultural Industry Supervisor
- Team Leader
Pathways
Once you’ve successfully completed the Certificate IV in Agriculture, you may consider further study and move into:- AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture
Akolda Bil
"It means future to me. All I was doing before this was working in small jobs, or jobs that aren't going to get me far in life, so studying is a huge deal to me. It got me where I am now.... Studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
How you learn
- Blended
- Online components
- Face-to-face
- Classroom
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods for these courses include written activities and assignments, oral activities, participation in a group, written and oral tests, practical demonstrations or exercises, projects.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| AHCBAC404 | PLAN AND IMPLEMENT AGRICULTURAL CROP MAINTENANCE | Core | 80 |
| AHCPMG412 | DEVELOP A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN | Core | 90 |
| AHCBAC401 | MANAGE PASTURES FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION | Core | 120 |
| AHCWHS401 | MAINTAIN WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCESSES | Core | 70 |
| AHCBIO403 | PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A FARM OR ENTERPRISE BIOSECURITY PLAN | Core | 120 |
| AHCLSK409 | SUPERVISE ANIMAL HEALTH PROGRAMS | Core | 110 |
| AHCBAC402 | PLAN A PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT PROGRAM | Core | 120 |
| AHCLSK416 | IDENTIFY AND SELECT ANIMALS FOR BREEDING | Core | 100 |
| AHCPCM402 | DEVELOP A SOIL HEALTH AND PLANT NUTRITION PROGRAM | Core | 90 |
| AHCBUS407 | COST A PROJECT | Core | 50 |
| AHCAGB406 | KEEP FINANCIAL RECORDS FOR PRIMARY PRODUCTION BUSINESS | Core | 100 |
| AHCAGB405 | ANALYSE AND INTERPRET PRODUCTION DATA | Core | 100 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.
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Specialist Training Facilities
Melbourne Polytechnic has a large range of specialist training facilities in health and community, construction, hospitality, education and more.
Specialist Training Facilities
Scholarships
One of the most common misconceptions about scholarships is that you have to be 'top in your class' to apply. Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria such as merit, your area of study and personal circumstances.
ScholarshipsFees & Costs
Free TAFE
Free TAFE places are limited for this course in 2020. Please call 9269 8400 and we can advise you whether Free TAFE places are still available.
Free TAFE for priority courses cover the cost of tuition fees for students who are eligible. Materials and amenities may still apply.
Please note that the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative will pay your tuition fees for only one course. Once you have commenced in a tuition-free priority course, you are not eligible for further tuition-free places again, even if you do not finish your first tuition-free priority course.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy we recommend you contact us help you find out.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2019. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
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Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites, however successful completion of a Certificate II in Agriculture as part of VETiS, a VCE Agriculture/Horticulture program to Level 2, or relevant industry experience, will provide a sound basis for enrolment that may also lead to a reduction of the course duration.Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form. You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment. Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend of our Skills and Job Centres, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 03 9269 8400 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
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