Overview About this course

Prepare for various management jobs in the agriculture industry. Gain a greater understanding of the changing trends in agriculture. Develop advanced management plans that will allow you to tailor your strategies to each farm you’re working on.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Manage work health and safety processes
Develop sustainable work practices
Monitor business performance and budgets
Manage livestock production and welfare strategies
Manage crop and pasture production
Develop a farm plan and climate risk management strategies

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

A nationally accredited qualification at diploma level
Credit towards a university degree
The ability to plan and implement complex management strategies
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

Successful completion of the Certificate III in Agriculture or equivalent qualification as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate AND/OR
2 years of experience working in farming and agriculture, as evidenced by your resume, a cover letter outlining your experience and a letter from an employer or supervisor
Before enrolling you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and demonstrate a performance level of 5 for learning, 4 for reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy, and 3 for digital literacy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

Experience in the rural industry or have completed a Certificate III or IV in Agriculture
Passion for working with the land and outdoors in all weather conditions
Access to a computer, MS Office (or similar) and the internet

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: farm production manager, production unit manager, pastoral operations manager , station/property manager and agribusiness manager.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 3 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

Further study 0 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The Diploma of Agriculture does not have any post-graduate courses.

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Diploma of Agriculture does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Agriculture qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 units of competency, including 2 core and 8 speciality units.

Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

Manage workplace health and safety processes AHCWHS503
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability AHCWRK520

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Specialty units are packaged by TAFE NSW to customise your qualification and ensure you are ready to meet the demands of industry.

Develop a farm plan AHCAGB513
Develop climate risk management strategies AHCAGB518
Manage agricultural crop production AHCBAC417
Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops AHCBAC509
Manage integrated crop and pasture production AHCBAC510
Plan and manage a stored grain program AHCBAC511
Develop production plans for crops or pastures AHCBAC512
Apply plant biology to agronomic practices AHCBAC513
Manage forage conservation AHCBAC515
Manage the harvest of crops AHCBAC516
Manage enterprise staff requirements AHCBUS511
Market products and services AHCBUS513
Negotiate and monitor contracts AHCBUS514
Develop and review a business plan AHCBUS516
Monitor and review business performance AHCBUS517
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports AHCBUS518
Manage livestock production AHCLSK501
Arrange marketing of livestock AHCLSK502
Develop livestock health and welfare strategies AHCLSK504
Plan, monitor and evaluate strategies to improve livestock through genetics AHCLSK508
Develop and implement a breeding strategy AHCLSK509
Develop production plans for livestock AHCLSK510
Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification AHCORG509
Design and document an organic farm landscape AHCORG510
Develop and manage a community based marketing supply chain AHCORG511
Develop and monitor a sustainable production plan AHCORG512
Manage an agroecology production system AHCORG513
Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan AHCORG514
Monitor and manage soils for production AHCSOL505
Manage erosion and sediment control AHCSOL506
Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity AHCSOL507
Manage soils to enhance sustainability AHCSOL508
Plan and manage infrastructure AHCAGB512
Manage application of agents to crops or pastures AHCAGB514
Develop sustainable agricultural practices that utilise renewable energy and recycling systems AHCAGB515
Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems AHCAGB516
Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production AHCAGB517
Plan and monitor production processes AHCAGB519
Plan production for the whole business AHCAGB520
Select and use agricultural technology AHCAGB521
Implement the introduction of biotechnology into the production system AHCAGB522
Operate within a budget framework AHCBUS408
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders AHCBUS515
Plan and implement a chemical use program AHCCHM405
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy AHCCHM501
Plan and schedule compost production AHCCOM502
Design drainage systems AHCDRG502
Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies AHCECR506
Design livestock effluent systems AHCLSK506
Develop a sales strategy for rural products AHCMER502
Manage machinery and equipment AHCMOM501
Implement a machinery management system AHCMOM502
Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs AHCPCM513
Design an integrated permaculture system AHCPER514
Manage a permaculture aid and development project AHCPER518
Arrange employment for shearing operations AHCSHG405
Manage water systems AHCWAT503
Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture AHCWAT505
Identify carryover water or continuous accounting AHCWAT506
Collect and manage data AHCWRK506
Write and present reports AHCWRK513
Manage trial and research material AHCWRK514
Assess new industry developments AHCWRK515
Implement professional practice AHCWRK516
Interpret legislation AHCWRK517
Provide specialist advice to clients AHCWRK518
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program AHCWRK521
Manage recruitment and onboarding BSBHRM525
Analyse and present research information BSBINS401
Manage business risk BSBOPS504
Manage personal and professional development BSBPEF501
Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents BSBWHS515
Develop a HACCP-based food safety plan FBPFSY5001
Conduct a sustainability energy audit MSS015040
Implement and monitor transport logistics TLIL5019
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors TLIR4002

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Overview About this course

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Study pathways

Your experience counts

Units Units taught in this course

Manage workplace health and safety processes AHCWHS503

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability AHCWRK520

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Develop a farm plan AHCAGB513

Develop climate risk management strategies AHCAGB518

Manage agricultural crop production AHCBAC417

Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops AHCBAC509

Manage integrated crop and pasture production AHCBAC510

Plan and manage a stored grain program AHCBAC511

Develop production plans for crops or pastures AHCBAC512

Apply plant biology to agronomic practices AHCBAC513

Manage forage conservation AHCBAC515

Manage the harvest of crops AHCBAC516

Manage enterprise staff requirements AHCBUS511

Market products and services AHCBUS513

Negotiate and monitor contracts AHCBUS514

Develop and review a business plan AHCBUS516

Monitor and review business performance AHCBUS517

Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports AHCBUS518

Manage livestock production AHCLSK501

Arrange marketing of livestock AHCLSK502

Develop livestock health and welfare strategies AHCLSK504

Plan, monitor and evaluate strategies to improve livestock through genetics AHCLSK508

Develop and implement a breeding strategy AHCLSK509

Develop production plans for livestock AHCLSK510

Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification AHCORG509

Design and document an organic farm landscape AHCORG510

Develop and manage a community based marketing supply chain AHCORG511

Develop and monitor a sustainable production plan AHCORG512

Manage an agroecology production system AHCORG513

Develop an organic or biodynamic management plan AHCORG514

Monitor and manage soils for production AHCSOL505

Manage erosion and sediment control AHCSOL506

Develop and manage a plan to reclaim land affected by salinity AHCSOL507

Manage soils to enhance sustainability AHCSOL508

Plan and manage infrastructure AHCAGB512

Manage application of agents to crops or pastures AHCAGB514

Develop sustainable agricultural practices that utilise renewable energy and recycling systems AHCAGB515

Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems AHCAGB516

Develop and manage a plan for sustainable production AHCAGB517

Plan and monitor production processes AHCAGB519

Plan production for the whole business AHCAGB520

Select and use agricultural technology AHCAGB521

Implement the introduction of biotechnology into the production system AHCAGB522

Operate within a budget framework AHCBUS408

Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders AHCBUS515

Plan and implement a chemical use program AHCCHM405

Develop and manage a chemical use strategy AHCCHM501

Plan and schedule compost production AHCCOM502

Design drainage systems AHCDRG502

Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies AHCECR506

Design livestock effluent systems AHCLSK506

Develop a sales strategy for rural products AHCMER502

Manage machinery and equipment AHCMOM501

Implement a machinery management system AHCMOM502

Conduct environment and food safety risk assessment of plant nutrition and soil fertility programs AHCPCM513

Design an integrated permaculture system AHCPER514

Manage a permaculture aid and development project AHCPER518

Arrange employment for shearing operations AHCSHG405

Manage water systems AHCWAT503

Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture AHCWAT505

Identify carryover water or continuous accounting AHCWAT506

Collect and manage data AHCWRK506

Write and present reports AHCWRK513

Manage trial and research material AHCWRK514

Assess new industry developments AHCWRK515

Implement professional practice AHCWRK516