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Agriculture
Advanced Diploma (RTE60103)
Description
This course is aimed at those people who are farm owners, company farm managers, supervising technical officers or large share farmers, who have responsibility for running the operation on a day-to-day basis, but also the responsibility of planning both short and long term activities including budget control.
This course is recognised in all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand. If it is not completed in Tasmania it may be completed in any other Australian state or territory.
This is a competency based course conducted on your worksite. A TAFE trainer/assessor will visit your worksite approximately every 4 to 8 weeks to assess your progress.
For some units of competency, depending on demand there may be 1 -2 day workshops available.
Who should enrol in this qualification?
- People currently working in the Rural Industry and wanting to gain a qualification
- People who have completed some units of the Certificate V or VI in Agriculture and are wishing to up grade their qualifications.
- People who would like to gain skills by completing some units and not the entire qualification.
- People who need to gain skills to satisfy various industry licensing requirements.
Do I need any skills?
The Rural Industry Training Package (RTE60103) units you will be studying will be made clear before you start your course. We will discuss these in our Information Session, and you will also find them in the:
- Induction booklet that is provided to all students
Students entering an Advance Diploma of Agriculture are required to have completed a Diploma in Agriculture or be able to demonstrate competence at that level.
Agricultural students are expected to:
- keep production and other essential records
- To show high level of management knowledge
- Be able to research and report on information
- Have computer knowledge
TAFE Tasmania has support available to help students who may have difficulty meeting the above requirements. Some of these skills may be improved through the learning process.
How long will it take?
Depending on your learning and assessment needs, it is expected you could complete the full Advanced Diploma of Agriculture within Three (3) years.
Where can I learn?
Hobart Clarence Campus - Bounty Street, Warrane
Launceston Alanvale Campus - Alanvale Road, Newnham
Burnie Campus - Mooreville Road
How will I learn?
This course is for people who are currently employed in a rural workplace, Depending on your needs, learning may be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both Learning options will include:
- Off-the-job – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania, or in an appropriate venue.
- On-the-job – training in your workplace.
- Demonstrations – to show you how to do things.
- Learning Guides – Books that contain information to help with your learning.
- DVDs and Videos – Resources that give you extra support and information.
- One-on-one mentoring.
- Assignments
How will I be assessed?
Throughout all assessments, Occupational Health & Safety procedures must be followed. You will have the option to be assessed by:
- Recognition – you may be able to show that you already have the ability, and don’t need to be assessed again. Ask us for more information.
- Written assessment – question and answer style test.
- Projects – group or individual, may be practical or research based.
- Assignments – research topic and provide a written response.
- Practical – you will be observed doing tasks.
- All students may be assessed in the workplace.
- Testimonials.
- Photographic and other media evidence.
When I complete this training, what's next?
Depending on how you completed this training, further study or career options may include:
- Students who complete may apply for one year’s credit off a three year Degree at University.
What Competencies will I undertake?
To achieve an Advanced Diploma of Agriculture, 8 units must be completed comprising:
Elective units – complete 8 of the elective units of competency.
A common selection may include the following units taken from over 50 available units of competence:
- Analyse Machinery Options
- Manage the Production System
- Manage Human Resources
- Manage Business Capital
- Manage Capital Works
- Manage Estate Planning
- Manage Risk
- Provide Corporate Leadership
- Develop and Review a Strategic Plan
- Work Effectively with a Board or Organisation
Fees
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap
of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay
HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text
books.
Concessions apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).
For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.
Assessment Validation Process
A range of assessors from the Institute of TAFE Tasmania’s state-wide Agriculture team and/or representatives from the Agricultural Sector, meet regularly to review, compare and evaluate our assessment process, tools and evidence. We document any action taken to improve the quality and consistency of assessment.
Consultation
A range of representatives from the Tasmanian Agricultural sector, who have employees studying with TAFE Tasmania, were consulted when the learning and assessment strategies for this qualification were developed.
Program Details
Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Thursday, 22 May 2008 (M)
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