Diploma in Agriculture
| Official Abbreviation | DipAgr |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Overview | This course has the general aim of providing a formal academic qualification for people who wish to obtain training at the tertiary level in some area of agriculture, without the need to commit themselves to a full degree program. It is an ideal program for those who need to undertake a refresher course in a particular discipline, or who wish to broaden their knowledge, or who perhaps simply wish to satisfy their curiosity. |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should have completed the Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent but applicants with other qualifications and relevant experience will be considered. |
| Career Opportunities | The Diploma in Agriculture is designed to provide graduates with a broad knowledge of agriculture so that they are able to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural production in technical and support roles. |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for previous study completed at a recognised tertiary institution. |
| Other Benefits | On completion of the Diploma students may enrol for the Bachelor of Agriculture and are able to count units already completed towards the Diploma. |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
An applicant for the Diploma shall:
(a) hold a certificate of the school, or equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule 1.(a) has been achieved.
2. Course Requirements
To fulfil the requirements for the Diploma a student shall:
(a) complete a course work program approved in advance by the course coordinator and comprising units from those listed in Rule 3; or
(b) complete one of the prescribed course work programs listed in Rule 4.
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