Certificate IV in Agriculture
Overview
32 weeks full time
1 year
February
February, July
Grow your expertise
Build your leadership potential with a Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116. 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.
Develop your abilities with our Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116
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 with a Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116. 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 the Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116 take me?
As a graduate of this course you may gain entry into a wide range of occupations in the agricultural sector.- Team Leader
- Farm Operator
- Farm Manager
- Agricultural Industry Supervisor
Study Pathways
Completion of the Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116 allows direct access and pathway, with 4 units/6 months credit, to the Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116.Course Details
How you will study
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Class Schedule
Monday to Friday.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods for this course include observation and written assessment.
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 |
| AHCAGB406 | Keep financial records for primary production business | Elective | 60 |
| AHCAGB513 | Develop a farm plan | Core | 120 |
| AHCAGB521 | Select and use agricultural technology | Core | 100 |
| AHCBAC410 | Plan and implement a pasture establishment program | Elective | 120 |
| AHCBIO401 | Plan and implement a biosecurity program | Core | 120 |
| AHCBUS407 | Cost a project | Elective | 50 |
| AHCLSK317 | Plan to exhibit livestock | Core | 80 |
| AHCLSK341 | Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock | Elective | 90 |
| AHCLSK402 | Develop livestock feeding plans | Core | 140 |
| AHCLSK409 | Supervise animal health programs | Elective | 110 |
| AHCPCM406 | Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program | Elective | 90 |
| AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes | Core | 70 |
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Fees & Costs
| Free TAFE | Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $0 | $700 | $3500 | $8350 |
| Materials fee | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $250 | $175 | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $250 | $875 | $3750 | $8600 |
| Per year | $ |
| Per semester | $ |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
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.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
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 2021. 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.
Fees explained
The State Government’s Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative covers the cost of tuition (excluding Amenities Fees and Materials Fees) for students who are eligible for government subsidised training and enrol into one of the Priority listed course.
Free TAFE is available to eligible students for one course enrolment in a lifetime.
Free TAFE places are limited. Please call 1300 635 276 and we can advise you whether Free TAFE places are still available.
Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative covers the cost of tuition fees for students who are eligible. Materials and amenities may still apply.
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.
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
You will need:
- Steel capped boots
- PPE – eye protection
- Clothing suitable for farm work in a range of environmental conditions
- Access to laptop and internet
These required resources, which can be purchased through the teaching department:
- Sheep AgSkills $15
- Beef AgSkills $15
- Pastures in a farming system AgGuide $20.40
- Fertiliser Essentials $21.60
- Irrigation Scheduling $15
- AgGuide Property Planning $18
- AgGuide How to Write a Business Plan and Review Farm Performance $15
- Managing and marketing beef $20.40
- AgGuide Marketing agricultural products and services $15
- AgGuide Managing for healthy soils $20.40
- AgGuide Managing weeds $15
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Requirements
There are no entry requirements.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 from the Apply Now page.
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 our Skills and Job Centre, 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 Tuition Payments Plans here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 1300 635 276 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
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