Diploma of Agribusiness Management
This qualification covers decision-making and supervisory work on farms, stations and rural businesses. It includes planning and checking production, writing a business plan and reviewing how the business is going. If you already help run a farm or rural business, your experience could count towards it through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- AHC51419 Diploma of Agribusiness Management (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Farm managers, station managers and rural business staff who make decisions and supervise work, and want their skills recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Farm manager
- Station manager
- Rural business manager
- Production manager
- Agribusiness manager
Qualification structure
10 units in total. 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: At least 4 units from the elective list. Up to 3 units from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Core units
3 units- AHCAGB519Plan and monitor production processes
- AHCBUS516Develop and review a business plan
- AHCBUS517Monitor and review business performance
Elective units
42 units- AHCAGB512Plan and manage infrastructure
- AHCAGB513Develop a farm plan
- AHCAGB514Manage application of agents to crops or pastures
- AHCAGB515Develop sustainable agricultural practices that utilise renewable energy and recycling systems
- AHCAGB516Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems
- AHCAGB517Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production
- AHCAGB518Develop climate risk management strategies
- AHCAGB521Select and use agricultural technology
- AHCAGB522Implement the introduction of biotechnology into the production system
- AHCAGB607Manage succession planning
- AHCAGB608Manage financial resources
- AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
- AHCBUS406Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements
- AHCBUS511Manage enterprise staff requirements
- AHCBUS512Develop and implement family business structures and relationships
- AHCBUS513Market products and services
- AHCBUS514Negotiate and monitor contracts
- AHCBUS515Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders
- AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
- AHCCFP402Prepare to comply with measuring and modelling requirements of carbon farming methods
- AHCCFP403Identify opportunities and risks in carbon farming projects
- AHCCFP404Plan a land-based carbon farming project
- AHCCFP501Advise on carbon farming project planning and implementation
- AHCECR506Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
- AHCMOM501Manage machinery and equipment
- AHCMOM502Implement a machinery management system
- AHCMOM601Analyse machinery options
- AHCORG511Develop and manage a community based marketing supply chain
- AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for production
- AHCWAT503Manage water systems
- AHCWAT505Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture
- AHCWAT506Identify carryover water or continuous accounting
- AHCWHS503Manage workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
- AHCWRK520Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
- BSBOPS503Develop administrative systems
- BSBPRC504Manage a supply chain
- BSBOPS504Manage business risk
- BSBWHS513Lead WHS risk management
- BSBWHS518Manage WHS hazards associated with maintenance and use of plant
- BSBPEF501Manage personal and professional development
- TLIR4002Source goods/services and evaluate contractors
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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