Agriculture
Diploma Of
Overview
Epping, Yan Yean at Northern Lodge
Epping, Yan Yean at Northern Lodge
2 years full time / available part time
2 years full time / available part time
Midyear
February, July, February, Midyear
Grow your career in the agriculture industry
Agriculture in Australia is a $60 billion industry responsible for almost 95% of Australia’s food supply. Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Agriculture, will teach you specialist skills and industry knowledge that are in high demand across Australia to service this growing industry.
Learn in the field from industry experts
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Agriculture will train you in vital agricultural business skills and practical techniques, such as budgeting, production planning, climate risk strategies, animal husbandry and long-term crop management. At our fully-equipped Epping campus and Yan Yean working farm training complex, you’ll have the opportunity to work with the latest in agricultural technology. Boasting an expert roster of teachers and industry professionals in wool, sheep, and beef production, you’ll gain real world, on-farm experience as you study with Victoria’s largest provider of agricultural education.
Reap the rewards of an agricultural qualification
Graduates of Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Agriculture will have an abundance of skills and growing expertise to move into the rural production industry and associated agribusiness enterprises. You may end up in a career as a stock and station agent, a farm manager or the operator of your very own farm.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
Graduates may enter a wide range of occupations within the rural production industry and associated agribusiness enterprises, such as stock and station agents, farm managers and farm operators- Farm Manager
- Farm Operator
- Stock Manager
Pathways
As a domestic graduate of this course, you may apply for credits in the La Trobe Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (SBATE) taught at Melbourne Polytechnic.As an International Students you can articulate into the Melbourne Polytechnic conferred Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology with 8 subjects/1 year credit.
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"It means future to me now. 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.... And it actually, studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
Class Schedule
course duration may vary depending on your individual learning requirements
Class Schedule: *
Mon - AM and PM
Tue - AM and PM
Wed - AM and PM
Thu - AM and PM
Fri - AM and PM
**Classes run across these days and times. Detailed timetable information is available from an Education and Course Advisor
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 |
| AHCBAC505 | PLAN AND MANAGE LONG-TERM WEED, PEST OR DISEASE CONTROL IN CROPS | Core | 130 |
| AHCBAC503 | MANAGE INTEGRATED CROP AND PASTURE PRODUCTION | Core | 120 |
| AHCLSK504 | DEVELOP LIVESTOCK HEALTH AND WELFARE STRATEGIES | Core | 150 |
| AHCAGB501 | DEVELOP CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT STUDIES | Core | 120 |
| AHCBUS508 | PREPARE AND MONITOR BUDGETS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS | Core | 140 |
| AHCAGB505 | DEVELOP A WHOLE FARM PLAN | Core | 120 |
| AHCSOL502 | MANAGE SOILS TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY | Core | 100 |
| AHCLSK505 | DEVELOP PRODUCTION PLANS FOR LIVESTOCK | Core | 180 |
| AHCWRK505 | MANAGE TRIAL AND RESEARCH MATERIAL | Core | 140 |
| AHCLSK312 | COORDINATE AI AND FERTILITY MANAGEMENT OF LIVESTOCK | Core | 80 |
Studying at Melbourne Polytechnic
Student Services
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Services & support
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Our Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic (SLAM) team run the fun stuff on campus: things like movie nights, bake sales, cook-offs, career expos, spring markets, and much more.
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
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
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.
Materials and Amenities cost
A list of equipment and reference material will be distributed at the start of the course. You will need suitable clothing and footwear for practical farm activities. Lists of materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department. Clothing and footwear for suitable for field activities will also be requiredAttend an Info Session
Requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Applicants should however be aware that this course is at post-year 12 level
Academic: Australian Year 11 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0, Pearson PTE Academic 42 overall with no individual communicative skill below 36, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
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 Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, you may be eligible for a VET Student Loan. Read more about them 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.
All future international students will need to complete the short application form. After this, you will be redirected to the full enrollment application form and provide further documentation and forms specifically for International Students. Following this, you will be contacted by a member of the International Office who will support you in the next steps.
You'll find a step-by-step guide to enrolling for international admissions here
If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call +61 03 9269 8400
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