Diploma of Applied Agronomy - AHC51920

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Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of those who work as an agronomist in the agriculture and horticulture industry.

Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities. It is assumed that an individual undertaking this qualification will have prior agriculture or horticulture industry experience.

Work must comply with workplace health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

28.8%

Technicians and Trades Workers

23.3%

Labourers

15.9%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

23.8%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

22.6%

Administrative and Support Services

11.2%

Public Administration and Safety

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Career Pathway

Diploma of Applied Agronomy is in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management.

Stream

Animal Production

Rural Operations

Production Horticulture

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Agribusiness Consultant

Agribusiness Consultant

Agribusiness Consultant

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Shearing and Wool Classing

Irrigation

Conservation and Land Management

Indigenous Land Management

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Nursery

Landscape and Gardens

Permaculture

Certificate II

Indigenous Land Management Assistant

Horticulture Assistant

Arborist Ground Crew Member

Permaculture Support Worker

Certificate III

Permaculture System Coordinator

Certificate IV

Wool Classer

Irrigation Installation Supervisor

Conservation Field Officer

Conservation Field Officer

Permaculture Project Supervisor

Diploma

Senior Indigenous Ranger

Horticulture Manager

Consultant Arborist

Plant Nursery Manager

Advanced Diploma

Senior Land Services Officer

Senior Arborist

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

12 units of competency:

7 core units plus

5 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

3 must be from the electives listed below

2 from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Core Units

AHCAGB521	Select and use agricultural technology
AHCBAC509	Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
AHCBAC513	Apply plant biology to agronomic practices
AHCBAC514	Design and manage a crop or pasture nutrition program
AHCBUS408	Operate within a budget framework
AHCSOL508	Manage soils to enhance sustainability
AHCWRK513	Write and present reports

Elective Units

AHCAGB514	Manage application of agents to crops or pastures
AHCAGB518	Develop climate risk management strategies
AHCAGB523	Interpret and use agricultural data
AHBAC409	Provice advice on agronomic products
AHCBAC510	Manage integrated crop and pasture production
AHCBAC511	Plan and manage a stored grain program
AHCBAC512	Develop production plans for crops or pastures
AHCBUS518	Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
AHCCHM405	Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCCHM501	Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
AHCIRG507	Audit irrigation systems
AHCIRG509	Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
AHCIRG510	Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program
AHCNRM507	Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
AHCPCM507	Diagnose plant health problems
AHCPHT508	Develop a grape production plan
AHCPHT511	Develop a horticultural production plan
AHCSOL505	Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCWAT503	Manage water systems
AHCWRK502	Collect and manage data
AHCWRK509	Provide specialist advice to clients
AHCWRK512	Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
AHCWRK514	Manage trial and research material
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence

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