Diploma of Agribusiness Management

Business operations underpin the successful operation of all rural production businesses and it is crucial for long-term viability that technological skills be integrated with sound business management.

This qualification is for people who are currently employed in a rural workplace and are involved in administering and managing farms, stations and related rural businesses.

The course is suitable if you are looking to gain a formal qualification for the work you already do, or if you have completed some units of the AHC51422 - Diploma of Agribusiness Management and are now looking to complete the entire qualification.

In this course, you will participate in a series of workshops relevant to your needs across a broad range of topics. Study activities and time commitments are designed to suit people who are already employed in the industry.

Workshops are delivered as a combination of eLearning and face to face sessions. The eLearning component includes presentations by industry experts, contemporary learning resources and reference materials. There are simulations of on farm activities and you can enter real time data from your workplace to contextualise real world conditions.

Face to face workshops are conducted over 2-days and regularly scheduled to provide an opportunity for students and teachers to meet and work on learning activities.

You will learn about all aspects of business management and the operation of a farm/business office, including how to manage all of the businesses assets including financial, physical, animal and human resources. You will also learn how to plan and monitor livestock and crop production, market your products and services, prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports, and develop farm and business plans.

Upon successful completion of this course you will have the business and management skills and knowledge you need to need to effectively manage farms, stations and a variety of related rural businesses.

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