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University of Tasmania

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Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture

  • Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture is your opportunity to learn how to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges in food production and sustainable farming - all while building a career in a fast-growing industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Course Code
Z0D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture is your opportunity to learn how to tackle some of the world's biggest challenges in food production and sustainable farming - all while building a career in a fast-growing industry.

You'll learn about historical developments of the agricultural and horticultural industries in Tasmania and Australia, as well as learn about current and future opportunities predicted for the industry. You'll be introduced to key concepts in food and fibre production, such as supply chains, value chains, value adding, and quality assessment, and explore the challenges of pests, weeds, and diseases in primary production, including the impact on productivity, profit and market access. You'll also learn about Tasmanian animal production systems and explore a variety of strategies that growers use to meet their production targets.

As part of this course, you'll have the opportunity to attend excursions to Tasmanian commercial animal production enterprises, as well as hear from guest speakers in your practical tutorial sessions. This course also provides an opportunity for you to attend a 3.5 day field trip to the north-west of the state during the mid-semester break.

Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course, see Fees & scholarships for more information.

Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
  • Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a completed Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Study locations

Cradle Coast

Launceston

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Identify and describe knowledge, skills, behaviours, and attributes required for developing a career in agriculture
  • 2 Apply agricultural concepts, processes, and strategies in contemporary agriculture work environments
  • 3 Reflect on contemporary issues in agriculture
  • Career pathways

    The Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture is your opportunity to kickstart an exciting career in an industry where jobs are in demand. The knowledge you gain studying agriculture could see you working all over the globe, in both government and private sectors, indoors, outdoors, in the lab and the field.

    Some of the strong-growth careers in the agricultural industry include Agricultural and Forestry Scientists, Agricultural Forestry and Horticultural Operators, Animal Attendants and Trainers, and Crop Farm Workers.

    By completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness you will also have the opportunity to transition into further study, with full credit towards a Diploma of Agribusiness, Diploma of Applied Business, Diploma of Applied Science, or Bachelor of Agricultural Science.

    Course structure

    Completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture requires 50 credit points including:

    Two (2) core units

    • ZAB119 Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management (Sem 1 or Sem 2)
    • ZAS118 Sustainability (Sem 1, Sem 2 or Summer School period 5 Week Session Jan B)

    Two (2) elective units, selected from the following,

    • KLA115 Sustainable Resource Management (Sem 1)
    • KLA120 Animal Production Systems (Sem 1)
    • ZAS112 Understanding Science (Sem 1)
    • KLA100 Food and Fibre Production in a Global Market (Sem 2)
    • KLA157 Crop Production System (Sem 2)
    • ZAB126 e-Agribusiness, Technology and Innovation (Sem 2)

    Credit for prior study or work

    Passes in units in other incomplete courses in this University or another approved tertiary institution may be credited towards the undergraduate certificate and a course plan developed to detail the units required by the student to qualify for the undergraduate certificate. The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits stated in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.

    Graduate outcomes

    Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Agriculture & Environmental Studies courses at University of Tasmania.
    80.8%
    Overall satisfaction
    81%
    Skill scale
    74.7%
    Teaching scale
    75.4%
    Employed full-time
    $65k
    Average salary