Diploma of Agriculture

Course Duration: 
Approx. 1 day a fortnight over 2 years
Training Location: 
RIST Centre, Hamilton VIC
Commencement dates: 
Contact RIST for more information
Study Level: 
Diploma
Entry Requirements: 
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Study Area: 
Agriculture
Download Brochure: 
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What Participants are saying about the course: 

Through the Diploma I gained a lot of skills and knowledge that I needed to operate a farm and be able to make more informed decisions to better manage the enterprise.”
Shelley Scott, Gerangamete

“I found the Diploma of Agriculture very helpful towards my career in regards to learning about more of the smaller things in the industry that help you fine tune your business. Being able to discuss a lot of different ways of running our business and learning how other people run their properties is all so very helpful.”
Simon Bogie

About the course: 

The RIST Diploma of Agriculture offers an exciting opportunity to gain a formal qualification in the Western Districts of Victoria.

Key features of the Diploma of Agriculture include:

  • Industry focused
  • Covers a diverse range of subject areas including animal husbandry, pasture management, animal nutrition, stock marketing, business planning, financial and resource management, etc.
  • Access to RIST course deliverers who have industry credibility with both the vocational and educational experience to deliver the training
  • A delivery method geared towards the adoption of on farm change with a strong focus on business management and its application to the workforce
  • Training that embraces the latest in technological change within agriculture
  • A balance of on farm and off farm training that includes a component of take home activities
  • A study tour that observes a range of innovative agricultural enterprises in practice
  • The preparation of a production plan for an enterprise presented at the conclusion of the course by the course participant that can be applied to their workplace.
What are the Career Outcomes: 

Graduates of RIST's Diploma of Agriculture program are highly competent and employable. Career paths include farm management/supervision, production, rural merchandising, sales, etc.

How do I gain a Qualification: 

A Diploma of Agriculture will be issued to students who successfully achieve all competencies undertaken on the student training plan.  

What do I study?: 

Year 1

AHCPCM601A - Develop and implement a plant health management strategy

AHCAGB402A  - Analyse and interpret production data

AHCSOL501A - Monitor and manage soils for production

AHCBUS502A - Market products and services

AHCLSK504A - Develop livestock health and welfare strategies

AHCAGB505A - Develop a whole farm plan

Year 2

AHCAGB502A - Plan and manage infrastructure requirements

AHCWRK502A - Collect and manage data

AHCLSK502A - Arrange marketing of livestock

AHCLSK501A - Manage livestock production

Can I get Credit for previous study/experience?: 

RIST offers the opportunity for students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) in all nationally recognised training that RIST is able to offer. 

When can I start?: 

The RIST Diploma of Agriculture, offered from our Hamilton base, commences each year in February. Minimum numbers apply.

How do I apply?: 

Please contact RIST for an enrolment form or click on the button above to download the form.  

email: info@rist.com.au

Freephone: 1800 883 343

Phone: 03 5573 0943

Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Fees and Charges: 

For eligible participants, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding

The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government. 

In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction. 

Please contact the RIST Centre if you require more information regarding course fees. 

Further Information: 

Jan Bain - Program Coordinator
Ph: 03 5573 0943
Email: info@rist.com.au