Diploma in Agriculture

Diploma

This course will no longer be offered from 2021. This course has the general aim of providing a formal academic qualification for people who wish to obtain training at the tertiary level in a selected or general area of agriculture, without the need to commit themselves to a full degree program.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

4 years part-time

Course Code

DipAgr, 054260M

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

This course will no longer be offered from 2021.

This course has the general aim of providing a formal academic qualification for people who wish to obtain training at the tertiary level in a selected or general area of agriculture, without the need to commit themselves to a full degree program. It is an ideal program for those who need to undertake a refresher course in a particular discipline or who wish to broaden their knowledge.

On completion of the Diploma students may enrol for the Bachelor of Agriculture and are able to count units already completed towards the Diploma.

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Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold a Certificate IV in Agriculture or equivalent qualification;

or

(b) have satisfied the school by means of other relevant qualifications or experience in an industry relevant to the coursework program, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

demonstrate current, technical and theoretical knowledge of a specialised area of agriculture and agricultural extension;
apply technical, field and/or laboratory competencies relevant to food and fibre production and management of agricultural systems to solve unpredictable and/or management requirements;
demonstrate scientific written and oral communication skills at a diploma level;
identify, analyse and act on information from a range of sources to apply solutions in known or changing contexts; and
transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge.

Career pathways

The Diploma in Agriculture is designed to provide graduates with knowledge in either a selected or general area of agriculture so that they are able to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural production in technical and support roles

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of New England (UNE).

87.1%

Overall satisfaction

87.1%

Skill scale

64.8%

Teaching scale

77.3%

Employed full-time

$60k

Average salary

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