Tone up your skills and gain a Nationally recognised qualification at the same time - without leaving the farm / local district.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our diploma course is designed for farm managers who would like to improve their management skills. There are no prerequisites. Click here for a 2011 Diploma FAQ Sheet

TRAINING DELIVERY

We use a variety of ways to deliver your training such as:

Interactive online sessions:

Our virtual classroom means you can attend tutorials or simply drop in to ask a question during the scheduled Q & A (question an (answer) sessions - all from home.

Self-paced online learning:

Use resources and information in our online learning site to work at your own rate.

Printed manuals:

We provide printed manuals for many of our units, giving you time to explore the online learning environments while having familiar materials at hand.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

RPL is a process which recognises the experience and skills you have gained through previous work experiences, or prior study. This means you may gain recognition without additional training.

COURSE LEADERS

Alison McIntosh

Karen Harper

Christine White

Tony Paton

David Worsley

Kathy Sims

Click here for more about the Ruralbiz trainers.

UNITS OFFERED

You will need 10 units to complete a Diploma of Agriculture. Units available by training are listed below, and additional units are being developed. Availability of particular units will depend on the timing of your enrolment and progression through the course.

Many more units are available by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), giving you the opportunity to use your existing skills and knowledge to complete units.

You can enrol at any time of the year and progress through the course. Students usually complete their Diploma within one to two years but you may choose more rapid progression 

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Business

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Business Planning	AHCBUS506A Develop and review a business plan
Farm Budgeting	AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
Farm Business Review	AHCBUS507A Monitor and review business performance
Marketing	AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan AHCBUS502A Market products and services
Farm OHS	AHCOHS501A Manage occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes

Natural Resource Management

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Physical Property Planning	AHCAGB505A Develop a whole farm plan AHCNAR506A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies AHCSOL402A Develop a soil use map for a property
Manage Climate Risk	AHCAGB501A Develop climate risk management strategies

Agricultural Crop Production

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Managing Crops

AHCBAC507A Develop production plans for crops AHCBAC501A Manage agricultural crop production

Livestock Production

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Managing Livestock	AHCLSK501A Manage livestock production AHCLSK505A Develop production plans for livestock
Faecal Worm Egg Counting	AHCLSK504A Develop livestock health and welfare strategies

AQF4 Chemical Risk Management

Benefits of Online Training

How does RuralBiz deliver online training? We use a variety of ways to deliver your training such as: Interactive online sessions: These are run in our Elluminate virtual room where you will work with a trainer and others in your group. You will be able to see the presentation on your computer screen, hear the trainer and other group members, and ask questions or make comments. One of our previous participants described it as being like “two way radio with pictures” but it also has a whiteboard and many other tools useful for training. These sessions are scheduled regularly, depending on the particular unit, but are recorded and available for viewing later if you are unable to attend the session. RuralBizOnline: Our learning centre where you will find resources to help your learning. These may include videos, quizzes, print materials and links to other useful sites. This site also has a forum where you can post comments and questions for other participants and your trainer. It will also be the spot to upload your assessments, receive trainer feedback and track your progress. Self-paced online learning: Each unit/group of units has a target start and finish date, and using resources and information in our online learning site, you are free to work at your own rate. This means that you can fit your study in with other demands on your time. We will send you directions on accessing our online learning site, including your login and enrolment key for your unit, with your information for the first unit. Printed manuals: Many of our units use a printed manual, giving you time to explore the online learning environments while having familiar materials at hand.

Key Benefits Everyone with an internet connection has equal access to training Training is delivered to you – wherever you have internet access No travel time or travel costs Access to materials 24/7 – whenever you want Access to the best trainers, not just trainers who can visit your district Working in groups from a wide geographic area means you hear about other districts Assessment are submitted online – much faster turnaround times Training can continue even if you are travelling or cut off by floods or other natural disasters

Course Cost/Funding

Availability of funding for an individual will be decided by your regional office of Department of Education and Training. To apply for funding please fill out the Expressions of Interest form below and send to RuralBiz Training.

Expression of Interest Form

The course fees are (if you are not eligible for funding):

10 units @ $250 per unit = $2,500 (GST free). Payments are made in 4 stages:

At enrolment:                  $625

Before starting Unit 3:      $625

Before starting Unit 6:      $625

Before starting Unit 9:      $625 

Course Cost/Funding Availability of funding for an individual will be decided by your regional office of Department of Education and Training. To apply for funding please fill out the Expressions of Interest form below and send to RuralBiz Training. Expression of Interest Form The course fees are (if you are not eligible for funding): 10 units @ $250 per unit = $2,500 (GST free). Payments are made in 4 stages: At enrolment:                  $625 Before starting Unit 3:      $625 Before starting Unit 6:      $625 Before starting Unit 9:      $625