AMP80115 | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AGRIBUSINESS

Overview

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agribusiness. It reflects the role of individuals who apply substantial specialised knowledge and skills to the managerial role in an organisation or business area. In these roles they make significant high-level independent judgements in major planning, research, design, operational, compliance and management functions within highly varied or specialised agribusiness contexts. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

CRICOS Code108668C
CampusMelbourne | Cairns
Mode   Full-time
Duration53 Weeks
Teaching weeks36 weeks
Holiday weeks 16 weeks
Intakes / PaymentsJan, April, Jul, Oct
Study modeNational Students:
Classroom face to face
Online – Moodle Distance

International Students:
Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)
Course scheduleFull-time basis (20-Contact hours per week).
All classes will be scheduled – 3 Days per week;
As timetabled (usually Friday (afternoon), Saturday & Sunday)

 

Training & Employment Outcomes

Agribusiness professionals find employment with commodity traders, financial institutions, agribusiness companies and company run farms, government instrumentalities and regional and community development agencies.

Units of Competency

Qualification Rules

  • Completion of four (4) units, as selected below
Units Assessments
AMPMGT810 – Communicate and negotiate in a culturally diverse contextAssignment 1: Create a communication document / video or animation for communicating safety in a Agribusiness Enterprise.
 
Assignment 2- Video – Animated Induction Video
 
Assessment 3: Evidence of Communication and Negotiation in Culturally Diverse Contexts
 
Assessment 4: Submission of recorded PowerPoint for communication and being able to negotiate culturally diverse manner.
 
Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class task week 1: Fair work Diversity and Discrimination Course
Class task week 2 – Engage in workplace communication
MSS025036 Plan and conduct environmental project workAssessment 1: Project proposal for an environmental project.
 
Assessment 2: Environmental test methodology and procedure of sampling.
 
Assessment 3: Execute the project plan for environmental testing
 
Assessment 4: Final Assessment: Data Collection, Analysis and Project Finalisation
 
Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task 1: Understanding Environmental and Measurement Concepts in Agribusiness
Class Activity 2: Environmental Testing – Know the Rules Before You Sample
Class Task 3: “Doing It Right – Sampling and Monitoring in Agribusiness”
Class Task 4: Plan the Project – Managing an Agribusiness Upgrade
Class Activity 5: “Team Talk – Working Together in Agribusiness Projects”
Class Activity 6: “Fix It Fast – Solving Problems in Ag Projects”
Class Activity 7: “Plan It, Manage It, Report It – Your Farm Project Blueprint”
Class Activity 8: “Hazard Hunters – Risk Management in Ag Projects”
Class Activity 9 & 10: “Spot the Risk – Safe Site Planning for Ag Projects
MSS407024 – Prepare for and implement changeAssignment Task 1: Define the Change –Brief Change Proposal or summary
 
Assignment Task 2: Stakeholder Engagement – Identify People and Roles
 
Assignment Task 3: Assess and Manage Risks – Change Risk Assessment
 
Assignment Task 4: Build and Write High-Level Change Plans – Implementation Planning
 
Assignment Task 5: Implement and Sustain the Change– Review and Continuous Improvement
AMPMGT811 – Develop and manage international business operationsAssignment Item 1: International Market Entry Strategy Report 
 
Assessment Item 2: Cross-Cultural Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Simulation
 
Assessment Item 3: Performance Review Journal and Strategic Reflection
 
Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task Week 1- Developing and Managing International Business Operations
Class Task Week 2- Topic 2- Nature and Scope of International Business in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 3- Topic 3- International Trade and Investment Theory in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 4- Topic 4- International Monetary System and Balance of Payments in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 5- Topic 5- Foreign Exchange and Financial Markets in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 6- Topic 6- National Trade and Investment Policy in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 7- Topic 7- Co-operation Between Nations’ Legal and Political Forces in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 8- Topic 8- Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Relations and HR Management in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 9- Topic 9- Strategic Management in an International Agribusiness Setting
Class Task Week 10- Topic 10- Modes of Entry and Strategic Alliances in International Agribusiness
Class Task Week 11- Topic 11- International Marketing and Operations Management in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 12- Topic 12- International Finance, Accounting and Taxation in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 13 – Topic 13- Key Concepts of International Business and Their Application in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 14- Topic 14- Key Trends in International Business for Agribusiness

Assessment method & delivery strategy

To achieve their qualification, students must be assessed as competent in ALL units of competency they are enrolled in. The competency-based assessment uses a variety of assessment tools such as: observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate a range of contingencies, research tasks, written assignments and / or examinations, completion of workplace documentation, third party reports from experienced practitioners and laboratory work.

Course Credit and RPL 

Candidates who believe that they already possess knowledge and/or skills relevant to individual units of competency in the course for which they are applying may request assessment

for Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Recognition of Current Competency

Entry Requirements

Age18 plus
Academic requirementsCandidates must enter the qualification through one of the following entry points which demonstrate their potential to undertake study at graduate level:

– an Advanced Diploma or Diploma qualification relevant to an agrifood industry
– relevant extensive vocational experience in middle management in an agrifood industry at a skill level commensurate with the AQF level 6 attributes and criteria
– higher education qualification (e.g. Bachelor Degree), with relevant vocational experience in an agrifood industry.
Language & LiteracyAll applicants are required to complete an in-house Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment at enrolment.
Online LLN Test.

Applications, enquiries & tuition fees

More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au  or by phone on 03 9654 8822.

AMP80215 | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF AGRIBUSINESS

Overview

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agribusiness. It reflects the role of individuals who apply substantial specialised knowledge and skills to the senior managerial and leadership role in an organisation or business area. In these roles they are required to generate and evaluate complex ideas, and to initiate, design and execute the major planning, research, design, operational, compliance and management functions within highly varied or specialised agribusiness contexts. Typically, they would have full responsibility and accountability for the personal output and work of others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

CRICOS Code: 108669B
Campus:   Melbourne | Cairns
Duration:       104 Weeks
Teaching weeks: 72 weeks
Holiday weeks:         32 weeks
Intakes / Payments:   Jan, April, Jul, Oct
Study mode:National Students:
Classroom face to face
Online – Moodle Distance

International Students:
Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)
Course scheduleFull-time basis (20-Contact hours per week).
All classes will be scheduled – 3 Days per week;
As timetabled (usually Friday (afternoon), Saturday, Sunday)

Training & Employment Outcomes

Agribusiness professionals find employment with commodity traders, financial institutions, agribusiness companies and company run farms, government instrumentalities and regional and community development agencies.

Units of Competency

Qualification Rules

  • Completion of eight (8) units, as selected below.
Units Assessment
AMPGT810 Communicate and negotiate in a culturally diverse contextAssignment 1: Create a communication document / video or animation for communicating safety in a Agribusiness Enterprise.
 
Assignment 2- Video – Animated Induction Video
 
Assessment 3: Evidence of Communication and Negotiation in Culturally Diverse Contexts
 
Assessment 4: Submission of recorded PowerPoint for communication and being able to negotiate culturally diverse manner.
 
Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class task week 1: Fair work Diversity and Discrimination Course
Class task week 2 – Engage in workplace communication
MSS025036 Plan and conduct environmental project workAssessment 1: Project proposal for an environmental project.
 
Assessment 2: Environmental test methodology and procedure of sampling.
 
Assessment 3: Execute the project plan for environmental testing
 
Assessment 4: Final Assessment: Data Collection, Analysis and Project Finalisation
 
Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task 1: Understanding Environmental and Measurement Concepts in Agribusiness
Class Activity 2: Environmental Testing – Know the Rules Before You Sample
Class Task 3: “Doing It Right – Sampling and Monitoring in Agribusiness”
Class Task 4: Plan the Project – Managing an Agribusiness Upgrade
Class Activity 5: “Team Talk – Working Together in Agribusiness Projects”
Class Activity 6: “Fix It Fast – Solving Problems in Ag Projects”
Class Activity 7: “Plan It, Manage It, Report It – Your Farm Project Blueprint”
Class Activity 8: “Hazard Hunters – Risk Management in Ag Projects”
Class Activity 9 & 10: “Spot the Risk – Safe Site Planning for Ag Projects
MSS407024 – Prepare for and implement changeAssignment Task 1: Define the Change –Brief Change Proposal or summary
 
Assignment Task 2: Stakeholder Engagement – Identify People and Roles
 
Assignment Task 3: Assess and Manage Risks – Change Risk Assessment
 
Assignment Task 4: Build and Write High-Level Change Plans – Implementation Planning
 
Assignment Task 5: Implement and Sustain the Change– Review and Continuous Improvement
AMPMGT811 – Develop and manage international business operationsAssignment Item 1: International Market Entry Strategy Report 
 
Assessment Item 2: Cross-Cultural Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Simulation
 
Assessment Item 3: Performance Review Journal and Strategic Reflection
 
Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task Week 1- Developing and Managing International Business Operations
Class Task Week 2- Topic 2- Nature and Scope of International Business in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 3- Topic 3- International Trade and Investment Theory in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 4- Topic 4- International Monetary System and Balance of Payments in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 5- Topic 5- Foreign Exchange and Financial Markets in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 6- Topic 6- National Trade and Investment Policy in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 7- Topic 7- Co-operation Between Nations’ Legal and Political Forces in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 8- Topic 8- Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Relations and HR Management in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 9- Topic 9- Strategic Management in an International Agribusiness Setting
Class Task Week 10- Topic 10- Modes of Entry and Strategic Alliances in International Agribusiness
Class Task Week 11- Topic 11- International Marketing and Operations Management in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 12- Topic 12- International Finance, Accounting and Taxation in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 13 – Topic 13- Key Concepts of International Business and Their Application in Agribusiness
Class Task Week 14- Topic 14- Key Trends in International Business for Agribusiness

AMPMGT809 Analyse data for business decision making		Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task 1: Topic 1: Relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards for managers who collect, analyse and report data to inform business decisions in Australian agribusiness and food production.
Class Task 2: Topic 2: Use of Statistical Data for Business Decision Making File
Class Task 3- Topic 3- Describing Data in Agribusiness
Class Task 4 – Topic 4- Risk and Uncertainty in Business Decision Making
Class Task 5- Topic 5- Interval Estimation
Class Task 6- Topic 6- Hypothesis Testing
Class Task 7- Topic 7- Comparing Group Differences
Class Task 8 – Topic 8: Simple Linear Regression and Correlation
Class Task 9 – Topic 9: Multiple Regression
Class Task 10 – Topic 10- Time-Series Analysis
MSS408013 – Develop best practice model for future state operationsAssessment 1: Operational Systems Analysis and Improvement Report
 
Assessment 2: Future State Modelling and Operational Redesign Project
 
Assessment 3: (Practical) Workplace Practical Observation Assessment (On-Farm / Operational Assessment)
 
Assessment 4: Presentation and Stakeholder Consultation Assessment (Recorded PPT)
 
Assessment 4 – 25 MCQ Quiz: Online quiz 
 
Weekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task 1: Topic 1: Key indications of current position or progress towards the future state, in Agribusiness
Class Task 2: Topic 2: Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and analysis
Class Task 3: Topic 3: Types of Muda (waste), causes and costs in Agribusiness
Class Task 4: Topic 4: Competitive Systems and Practices Tools
Class Task 5: Topic 5: Techniques for Creating and Evaluating Future State Models
Class Task 6: Topic 6: Underpinning Values in Competitive Systems & Practices
Class Tasks 7: Topic 7: Leadership and Management Styles Supporting Competitive Systems and Practices
Class Task 8: Topic 8: Techniques to Facilitate Communication and Agreement Across Levels and Areas of the Organisation
BSBINS603 Initiate and lead applied researchWeekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task 1: Becoming an Agribusiness Research Consultant
Class Task 2: Developing a Research Concept Paper
Class Task 3: Critical Literature Review and Applied Research Justification
Class Task 4: Research Design Workshop
Class Activity 5: Methodology Match Challenge
AMPMGT813 – Undertake research projectWeekly Class Tasks/Activities:
Class Task 1: Becoming an Agribusiness Research Consultant
Class Task 2: Developing a Research Concept Paper
Class Task 3: Critical Literature Review and Applied Research Justification
Class Task 4: Research Design Workshop
Class Activity 5: Methodology Match Challenge

Assessment method & delivery strategy

To achieve their qualification, students must be assessed as competent in ALL units of competency they are enrolled in. The competency-based assessment uses a variety of assessment tools such as: observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate a range of contingencies, research tasks, written assignments and / or examinations, completion of workplace documentation, third party reports from experienced practitioners and laboratory work.

Course Credit and RPL 

Candidates who believe that they already possess knowledge and/or skills relevant to individual units of competency in the course for which they are applying may request assessment

for Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Recognition of Current Competency

Entry Requirements

Age18 plus
Academic requirementsCandidates must enter the qualification through one of the following entry points which demonstrate their potential to undertake study at graduate level:

– an Advanced Diploma or Diploma qualification relevant to an Agrifood industry
– relevant extensive vocational experience in middle management in an agrifood industry at a skill level commensurate with the AQF level VI attributes and criteria
– higher education qualification (e.g. Bachelor Degree), with relevant vocational experience in an agrifood industry.
Language & LiteracyAll applicants are required to complete an in-house Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment at enrolment.
Online LLN Test.

Applications, enquiries & tuition fees

More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au  or by phone on 03 9654 8822.

AHC60319 | ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CRICOS Course Code:
 104913E (VIC & QLD)
Course Duration:
 52 weeks
Classification :

ANZSCO 234111 Agricultural Consultant
 Study Mode
 National Students:

Classroom face to face
Online – Moodle
Distance

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)

Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of eight (8) selected units as below.

Unit
Assessment
AHCBUS511 – Manage enterprise staff requirements
  • Assignment 1 – Prerequisite Requirement/ Online Certificates: Fairwork online training
  • Assignment  2 – Written questions, case studies and recorded PowerPoint on Understanding Work Roles and Functions
  • Assignment  3 – Written questions, case studies on Understanding business functions
  • Assignment  4 – Written questions on Training and the workplace
  • Assignment  5 –Written questions on Fair Work
  • Assignment  6 – Written questions WHS and staff management
  • Assessment 7 – Written questions on Staff performance, procedures for administration of records and industrial relations
    management
  • Assessment 8 – Written examination covering all aspect of training
    conducted during the previous weeks
AHCAGB610 Manage the production system
  • Assessment 1 – Activity Booklet (9 Activities) : Prepare and analyse a production system selected .
  • Assessment 2 – Oral Presentation :Provide a summary and recommendations related to the production system management processes selected in Assessment 1.
  • Assessment 3 –  50-question quiz
AHCAGB609 Develop export markets for produce
  • Assessment 1 – Evaluate market potential for an Australian product to be exported
  • Assessment 2 – Analyse the market and establish market potential for the produc
  • Assessment 3 – Develop an export market strategy for a crop or commodity selected.
AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies
  • Assessment 1 – Short Answer Questions:  Review Climate and Enterprise data
  • Assessment  2 – Research Assignment : Develop a climate risk management strategies
  • Assessment  3  – Tutorial tasks : Interpreting climate data to forecast climate scenarios and mitigate risks.
  • Assessment  4 – Practical Experiment: Measuring the outside temperature using the iButton/ Temperature loggers
  • Assessment  5 – Climate Risk Management Quiz
AHCBUS610 Manage agribusiness risk 
  • Assessment 1 – Legislation, Codes of Practices and Standards
  • Assessment 2 – Oral Presentation (Recorded ppt) on Policy and Procedures related to Risk
    Management in Agribusiness.
  • Assessment 3 –  Report on Supply chain risk management in the agribusiness
  • Assessment 4 –  Report on ISO31000, and its application in an agribusiness
AHCMOM601 Analyse machinery Options
  • Assignment 1 – Read and demonstrate your understanding of machinery evaluation needs for a farm
  • Assessment 2 – Written report on a machinery used in the farm
  • Assessment 3 – Recorded PowerPoint : Presentation and calculation of costs associated
    with machinery
  • Assessment 4 – Calculations on running costs and comparison between leasing, rental and purchasing machinery (tractor)
AHCBIO403 – Plan and implement a farm or enterprise biosecurity program
  • Assignment 1

Part A:   Plant Health certificates (online training)

Part B:  Animal health certificates ( online training)

  • Assessment 2 

Part A: Plan and implement a biosecurity program

Part B: Complete the Induction and farm biosecurity risk checklist

  • Assessment 3: Present a biosecurity plan training program
AHCBUS613 Manage human resources
  • Assignment 1 – Written report on case studies provided.
  • Assessment 2 – Create key performance indicator document for a agribusiness organisation
  • Assessment 3 – Written Examination : Application of skills and knowledge about managing HR in Agribusiness sectors 
 Entry requirements:
Age: 16 plus
English Proficiency Requirement: all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement: Completion of equivalent to Diploma or higher, Year 12 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Agriculture Industry, with at least 36 months equivalent employment.
Applications, enquiries & tuition fees

More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au  or by phone on 03 9654 8822.

AHC51422  | DIPLOMA OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CRICOS Course Code:
 110770J (VIC & QLD)
Course Duration:
 53 weeks
Classification :
 ANZSCO 121711 Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer
 Study Mode:
National Students:

Classroom face to face Online – Moodle Distance

International Students:

Classroom face to face only (20 hours per week)
Unit & Assessment Information:

Completion of ten (10) selected units as below.

Unit
Assessment
AHCWHS503 Manage work health and safety processes Assessment 1 – Short Answer Questions on on legislation, codes of practices, guidelines and writing policiesAssessment 2 – Role play (Demonstration exercise) or alternate assessment.

Assessment 3 – Audit report and checklist

Assessment 4 – Examination(Closed Book)

Overall Assessment of Legislation and application of WHS Processes in Industry
AHCWAT503 Manage water systems Assessment 1: Short answer questions on assessing soil and resources for crop and plant typeAssessment 2: 

Part A: Written question on irrigation system selection and design

Part B : Practical Installation of an irrigation system or measurement of an irrigation install

Assessment 3: 

Part A- Extended written questions covering follow key criteria

  • Assess the need for water inputs
  • Monitor irrigation system and plant response

Part B – Moisture analysis ( practical activity)

Assessment 4: Write a practical report on the evaluation of an irrigation system

Assessment 5: Written examination
AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Assignment 1– Develop a sustainability policy
Assignment 2- Oral / Recorded Presentation on implementing a training program for the policy developed.
Assignment 3 – Peer review
AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies Assessment 1 – Short Answer Questions:  Review Climate and Enterprise dataAssessment  2 – Research Assignment : Develop a climate risk management strategies

Assessment  3  – Tutorial tasks : Interpreting climate data to forecast climate scenarios and mitigate risks.

Assessment  4 – Practical Experiment: Measuring the outside temperature using the iButton/ Temperature loggers

Assessment  5 – Climate Risk Management Quiz
AHCBUS511 Manage enterprise staff requirements Assignment 1 – Prerequisite Requirement/ Online Certificates: Fairwork online trainingAssignment  2 – Written questions, case studies and recorded PowerPoint on Understanding Work Roles and FunctionsAssignment  3 –Written questions, case studies on Understanding business functions

Assignment  4 – Written questions on Training and the workplace

Assignment  5 –Written questions on Fair Work

Assignment  6 – Written questions WHS and staff management

Assessment 7 – Written questions on Staff performance, procedures for administration of records and industrial relations
management

Assessment 8 – Written examination covering all aspect of training
conducted during the previous weeks
AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production  Assignment 1 – Understand soilsAssignment 2 – Practical – Test soils (pH, EC, moisture content, etc).

Assignment 3 – Soil Ameliorants – Short Answer Questions

Assignment 4 – Interpret and calculate soil test results, soil management plan and soil health management

Assessment 5 –Written Exam (Closed Book) 3 hours
AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan Assessment 1- Business plan proposal ABLIS reportAssessment 2 – Develop a business plan

Assessment 3- Examination-Review of business plan prepared in Assessment item 2
AHCBUS517 Monitor and review business performance Assessment 1 – Gross Margin Evaluation of Business PerformanceAssessment 2 – Evaluate enterprise performance, reviewed operations again performance
indicators

Assessment  3 – Review of Business Performance in Agriculture / Agribusiness and
document opportunities for improvement – based a non-financial problem.

Assessment  4 – Farm Gas Calculator

Assessment 5 – Written examination
AHCAGB513 Develop a farm plan Assessment 1- Understanding Mapping-Audit a property siteAssessment 2- Develop and create a whole farm plan

Assessment 3 – Review the farm plan

Assessment 4 – Examination
AHCAGB519 Plan and monitor production processes Assessment 1 – Activities 1-17 workbookAssessment 2 – Exam-50 x Multiple choice questions (via Moodle)
Entry requirements:
Age:  16 plus
English Proficiency Requirements: all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.
Academic Requirement: Completion of Certificate IV in Agriculture or related field or equivalent to Australian Year 12 general schooling or 2 years work experience in agricultural related field.
Applications, enquiries & tuition fees

More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au  or by phone on 03 9654 8822.