Advanced Diploma in Agriculture
Why study the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December, 2013.
This program is aimed at those who want to gain a basic knowledge of agriculture and is designed to provide graduates with a broad knowledge enabling them to contribute effectively to sustainable agricultural production in technical and support roles.
Students are able to study a broad spectrum of areas relevant to agriculture including agricultural ecology, crop physiology, animal production, animal and plant breeding, soil science, animal nutriton, cotton production, sustainable grains production, agricultural extension, meat technology, wool production, animal health and welfare, poultry production, feedlot management, disease in animal production, managing the sheep enterprise, sheep meat production and marketing, etc.
Career Opportunities
The Advanced 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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 6 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | AdvDipAgr |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencing | Not offered in 2011 |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP / International |
| Total Credit Points | 72 |
| Benefits | On completion of the Advanced Diploma students may apply for the Bachelor of Agriculture and are able to count all units already completed towards the Advanced Diploma. |
| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a diploma of the school or an equivalent qualification; or (b) have satisfied the faculty by means of other qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved. |
| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students are required to complete at least eight weeks of practical experience work. For further information contact the School of Environmental and Rural Science at ersteach@une.edu.au The links to the practical experience forms and guidelines can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/ers/for-students/ |
| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course). Advanced standing will be granted for units which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course as follows: (a) a maximum of 36 credit points for units completed at the University or another institution; or (b) no limit will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units completed at the University and which have not been counted towards another qualification. |
| Academic Colours |
Dioptase (BCC 203) |
| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a diploma of the school or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) have satisfied the faculty by means of other qualifications and/or related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except where approved for units completed as part of the UNE Pathways Enabling Course or the TRACKS tertiary preparation program or an approved articulation in the course).
Advanced standing will be granted for units which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course as follows:
(a) a maximum of 36 credit points for units completed at the University or another institution; or
(b) no limit will apply to advanced standing which is granted for units completed at the University and which have not been counted towards another qualification.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points comprising units of one of the course work programs of which not more than 24 credit points shall be at 100 level and at least eight weeks of approved practical experience under such conditions as shall be prescribed by the school.
2. In special circumstances, and with the approval of the course coordinator, other units available from subjects offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of the units approved for the course work program.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Practical Experience: 8 weeks | - |
| Complete ONE Course Work Program | 72 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
Approved Course Work Programs
Animal Stream
General Stream
Plant Stream
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one of the course work programs shall be award the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.