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Diploma of Applied Agronomy

This qualification covers the work of agronomists in agriculture and horticulture. It includes plant biology, crop and pasture nutrition, weed, pest and disease control, soil management, farm technology, budgets and reports. If you already advise on crops or pastures, your experience may count towards it through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil

WHO IT'S FOR

People with farming or horticulture experience who work as agronomists or crop advisers and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Agronomist
  • Field agronomist
  • Crop adviser
  • Agronomy consultant

Qualification structure

12 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: 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

7 units
  1. AHCAGB521Select and use agricultural technology
  2. AHCBAC509Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops
  3. AHCBAC513Apply plant biology to agronomic practices
  4. AHCBAC514Design and manage a crop or pasture nutrition program
  5. AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
  6. AHCSOL508Manage soils to enhance sustainability
  7. AHCWRK513Write and present reports

Elective units

24 units
  1. AHCAGB514Manage application of agents to crops or pastures
  2. AHCAGB518Develop climate risk management strategies
  3. AHCAGB523Interpret and use agricultural data
  4. AHCBAC409Provice advice on agronomic products
  5. AHCBAC510Manage integrated crop and pasture production
  6. AHCBAC511Plan and manage a stored grain program
  7. AHCBAC512Develop production plans for crops or pastures
  8. AHCBUS518Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
  9. AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
  10. AHCCHM501Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
  11. AHCIRG507Audit irrigation systems
  12. AHCIRG509Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan
  13. AHCIRG510Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program
  14. AHCNRM513Manipulate and analyse data within geographic information systems
  15. AHCPCM507Diagnose plant health problems
  16. AHCPHT508Develop a grape production plan
  17. AHCPHT511Develop a horticultural production plan
  18. AHCSOL505Monitor and manage soils for production
  19. AHCWAT503Manage water systems
  20. AHCWRK506Collect and manage data
  21. AHCWRK518Provide specialist advice to clients
  22. AHCWRK521Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
  23. AHCWRK514Manage trial and research material
  24. BSBCMM511Communicate with influence

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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