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Diploma in Agriculture
Diploma
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2000
code: VAG020
The diploma level course is designed for students who wish to extend their existing studies or knowledge of agriculture. Student are required to complete 20 units or modules of study normally including a Research Project I and II plus 100 hours of industry meetings.
The Research Projects allow students to focus their studies on a particular area of interest that is relevant to their particular situation. Projects provide an way for students to practice applied skills and show-case their knowledge through a completed prestentation.
Lesson Structure
This Diploma involves the areas of work:
- CORE STUDIES - These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Diploma.
- STREAM STUDIES - Studied after the core modules, stream modules cover more specific or niche subjects.
- ELECTIVES MODULES - a further 11 modules of study to ensure the course is tailored to your needs or choice!
Core Modules
- Farm Management
- Soil Management (Agriculture)
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Conservation & Environmental Management
- Pasture Management
- Agricultural Marketing
- Water Conservation And Management
Elective Modules
- Environmental Studies
- Irrigation - Crops
- Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing
- Commercial Vegetable Production
- Permaculture Systems
- Horse Care Basics (I)
- Horse Care Intermediate (II)
- Horse Care Advanced (III)
- Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I )
- Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)
- Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III)
- Irrigation - Agriculture
- Introduction to Botany - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy (I)
- Natural Health Care for Animals
stream Modules
Delivery
- Correspondence
Accreditation and memberships
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