Certificate III in Rural Operations / Diploma of Agribusiness Management / Diploma of Agriculture

TAFE Queensland

Get the Australian outback experience with this advanced-level, triple qualification that will see you working on farms or stations, or as an agribusiness manager. The agribusiness sector is highly diverse consisting of operators across agricultural services and production at all levels of the supply chain.

In this course you will learn how to identify plants and operate machinery, manage both livestock and crop production, market your products and services, and prepare and monitor budgets. We will also teach you how to develop farm and business plans, create climate risk management strategies, and produce sustainable land strategies.

Upon successful completion of this triple qualification you will have the skills and knowledge needed to become a farm, property or station manager. You will also have a solid foundation to complete further study and advance your career in this field.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

JOB PROSPECTS

• Farm Manager
• Property Manager
• Farm Production Manager
• Production Unit Manager
• Agronomist
• Agribusiness Manager/Administrator
• Farm Manager/Administrator
• Production Unit Manager/Administrator.

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Units

Certificate III in Rural Operations:

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 16 units:
Core Competencies: 2
Elective Competencies: 14

Diploma of Agriculture:

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 10 units:
Core Competencies: This Diploma has no core units
Elective Competencies: 10

Diploma of Agribusiness Management:

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 10 units:
Core Competencies: 3
Elective Competencies: 7

The units listed below are recognised in both Diploma qualifications as elective choices; therefore by successfully completing these units, you will have satisfied the requirements for both qualifications.