AHC51422
Diploma of Agribusiness Management

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Diploma of Agribusiness Management

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie
Devonport

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Workplace
Mixed Learning

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 10,965.00
Commercial $ 18,838.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Develop your career in agribusiness with this high-level course.

Business operations underpin the successful operation of all rural production businesses and it is crucial for long-term viability that technological skills be integrated with sound business management.

This qualification is for people who are currently employed in a rural workplace and are involved in administering and managing farms, stations and related rural businesses.

The course is suitable if you are looking to gain a formal qualification for the work you already do, or if you have completed some units of the AHC51422 – Diploma of Agribusiness Management and are now looking to complete the entire qualification.

In this course, you will participate in a series of workshops relevant to your needs across a broad range of topics. Study activities and time commitments are designed to suit people who are already employed in the industry.

Workshops are delivered as a combination of eLearning and face to face sessions. The eLearning component includes presentations by industry experts, contemporary learning resources and reference materials. There are simulations of on farm activities and you can enter real time data from your workplace to contextualise real world conditions.

Face to face workshops are conducted over 2-days and regularly scheduled to provide an opportunity for students and teachers to meet and work on learning activities.

You will learn about all aspects of business management and the operation of a farm/business office, including how to manage all of the businesses assets including financial, physical, animal and human resources. You will also learn how to plan and monitor livestock and crop production, market your products and services, prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports, and develop farm and business plans.

Upon successful completion of this course you will have the business and management skills and knowledge you need to need to effectively manage farms, stations and a variety of related rural businesses.

This qualification is for people who are currently employed in a rural workplace and are involved in administering and managing farms, stations and related rural businesses.

Face to face workshops are conducted over 2-days and regularly scheduled to provide an opportunity for students and teachers to meet and work on learning activities.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North West
Burnie	10 Apr 2024 - 10 Apr 2027	Full-time You can commence this course at any time provided you have a suitable workplace. You are required to attend scheduled online and face to face workshops throughout the course duration.	Mixed Learning	Enquire now

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Academic requirements

To meet academic requirements for Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses, you need to successfully complete any TasTAFE course entry procedures and you also need to:

Have completed year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded to you by an agency or authority of a State or Territory; OR,

Provide TasTAFE with a copy of a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework that was awarded to you. This qualification must have been delivered in English; OR,

Complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and display competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC51422 - Diploma of Agribusiness Management.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
AHCAGB519	Plan and monitor production processes
AHCBUS516	Develop and review a business plan
AHCBUS517	Monitor and review business performance

Elective units
AHCAGB513	Develop a farm plan
AHCBIO401	Plan and implement a biosecurity program
AHCBUS511	Manage enterprise staff requirements
AHCBUS518	Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
AHCSOL505	Monitor and manage soils for production
AHCWHS502	Manage work health and safety processes
AHCWHS503	Manage workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK404	Implement quality assurance procedures

Career opportunities

Agribusiness Manager/Administrator
Farm Manager/Administrator
Production Unit Manager/Administrator
Property Manager

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Career opportunities

Agribusiness Manager/Administrator
Farm Manager/Administrator
Production Unit Manager/Administrator
Property Manager

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AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

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AHC51422
Diploma of Agribusiness Management