Diploma of Agriculture

No, the Diploma of Agriculture AHC50122 is not open for direct enrolment. Applicants are required to enrol into the Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122 as a dual qualification pathway into the Diploma program. In Year 1, students complete the Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122, which includes four of the 10 units required for the Diploma. In Year 2, students complete the remaining 6 units for the Diploma qualification.

Yes, the Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122 is included in the Victorian government's Free TAFE initiative, making it available at no tuition cost for eligible students.

The government subsidised tuition fee is $10,650, with a maximum annual amenities fee of $260, bringing the total to $10,910. For non-subsidised students, the tuition fee is $20,850, with a total payable of $21,110. Students should contact Melbourne Polytechnic to confirm eligibility for government subsidies.

You will need PPE including steel capped boots, clothing suitable for farm work in a range of environmental conditions, and access to a laptop and internet. Additionally, several resources can be purchased through the teaching department, including Sheep AgSkills ($15), Beef AgSkills ($15), Pastures in a farming system AgGuide ($20.40), Fertiliser Essentials ($21.60), AgGuide Property Planning ($18), and others.

Graduates of the Diploma of Agriculture AHC50122 may apply for credits in the Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology at Melbourne Polytechnic, providing a pathway to higher education in the agricultural field.