With our Diploma of Agriculture you will be at the forefront of specialist knowledge and skills that are in demand right across Australia. With increased concern about the welfare and husbandry of livestock, soil health, and sustainable farming and climate risk management, Agriculture is a dynamic industry that will provide a rewarding career. Strengthen your employment prospects With the Diploma of Agriculture you will gain specialized, professional skills and knowledge that you can utilize within a variety of enterprises around Victoria and the country. Learn the rationale behind many different farming practices, why pasture and soil health is vital for livestock production, and be able to identify practices to improve farming efficiency. Budgeting, production planning, climate risk strategies, animal husbandry and long-term crop management are a sample of the vital agriculture skills you will gain in this comprehensive course. Modes of Delivery: Field work, Blended online, Classroom Assessment Methods Assessment methods for these courses include written activities and assignments, oral activities, participation in a group, written and oral tests, practical demonstrations or exercises, projects Pathways to further study As a graduate of this course, you may articulate into the Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology a La Trobe University qualification, taught at Melbourne Polytechnic. International Students can articulate into the Melbourne Polytechnic conferred Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology with 8 subjects/1 year credit. Career Pathways Graduates may enter a wide range of occupations within the rural production industry and associated agribusiness enterprises, such as stock and station agents, farm managers and farm operators.