Diploma of Agriculture

The Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116 is not open for direct enrolment. Applicants are required to enrol into the Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116 as a dual qualification pathway into the Diploma program. The Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116 is included in the Victorian government's Free TAFE initiative.

2023 Year 1-: Students will complete the Certificate IV in Agriculture which includes four of the 10 units required for the Diploma of Agriculture.
2024 Year 2-. Students will complete the remaining 6 units for the Diploma of Agriculture qualification.

Agriculture in Australia is a $60 billion industry responsible for almost 95% of Australia's food supply. Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116, will teach you specialist skills and industry knowledge that are in high demand across Australia to service this growing industry.

Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116 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 sheep and beef production, you'll gain real world, on-farm experience as you study with Victoria's largest provider of agricultural education.

Graduates of Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116 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.