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Diploma of Applied Agronomy
Diploma of Applied Agronomy
AHC51920
BGI0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 01/05/2024 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 30/03/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 13/02/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/12/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge of those who work as an agronomist in the agriculture and horticulture industry.
Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities. It is assumed that an individual undertaking this qualification will have prior agriculture or horticulture industry experience.
Work must comply with workplace health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Twelve (12) units of competency:
- Seven (7) core units plus
- Five (5) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Three (3) must be from the electives listed below
- Two (2) from the remaining electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCU23 | AHCBAC513 | Apply plant biology to agronomic practices | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCT37 | AHCBAC514 | Design and manage a crop or pasture nutrition program | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OCT05 | AHCSOL508 | Manage soils to enhance sustainability | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBK35 | AHCBUS408 | Operate within a budget framework | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBK39 | AHCBAC509 | Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBK45 | AHCAGB521 | Select and use agricultural technology | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCT06 | AHCWRK513 | Write and present reports | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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