AHC51920 Diploma of Applied Agronomy

Core units:

AHCAGB521 Select and use agricultural technology

AHCBAC509 Plan and manage long-term weed, pest and disease control in crops

AHCBAC513 Apply plant biology to agronomic practices

AHCBAC514 Design and manage a crop or pasture nutrition program

AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework

AHCSOL508 Manage soils to enhance sustainability

AHCWRK513 Write and present reports

Elective units:

AHCAGB523 Interpret and use agricultural data

AHCWRK605 Design and conduct a field-based research trial

AHCBAC511 Plan and manage a stored grain program

AHCAGB514 Manage application of agents to crops or pastures

AHCBAC512 Develop production plans for crops or pastures

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this Training Program.

All students must complete the enrolment process to undertake the training program including a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and Pre-Training Review to ensure the training program is suitable for the student to enrol.

Recommended entry criteria (internal entry requirements):

• Prior experience in agriculture or completion of a Certificate III or IV in Agriculture or Agribusiness.

What are the potential employment and education pathways?

Upon completion of the Training Program, the employment pathways may include:

• Agronomist
• Crop Production Advisor
• Soil Health Consultant
• Plant Nutrition Specialist

Further study pathways may include:

• Bachelor of Agribusiness
• Bachelor of Agricultural Science
• Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture
• Bachelor of Environmental Science

Note: Skillinvest may not offer all Training Programs listed above as possible study pathways.

How is the training program delivered?

Longerenong College
229 Longerenong Road,
Longerenong VIC 3401

This Training Program is delivered 2 days per week (Wednesday & Thursday) over 32 weeks from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Commencement: Terms 1 begins in February 2026

Conclusion: Term 4 ends in November 2026

How will assessment work?

Students will be assessed based on the unit of competency requirements and assessment conditions.

This may include a combination of:

• Knowledge questions
• Workplace practical/simulation
• Written projects
• Third Party Reports
• Test (oral, written or practical)

Upon completion of the Training Program, Students will be awarded with a nationally recognised certificate.

What are the fees and charges?

Government subsidised tuition fee: $2,540.00*

Student Services and Amenities fee: $250.00

Fee for Service: $10,160.00

*Eligibility criteria apply.

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

How can I enrol into the Training Program?

Please click on Apply Now for 2026.

Can I get recognition for prior learning/experience?

Credit Transfer (CT)

Skillinvest Ltd recognises all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other training providers. A student may apply to have a unit of competency recognised by Longerenong College if the unit code and title exactly matches the unit of competency for which recognition is being sought; or if the unit of competency held is superseded and equivalent to the current unit of competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skillinvest Ltd recognises that people learn and acquire skills and knowledge in ways other than just formal study or current training. A person may acquire skills relevant to the work situation through non-accredited training courses, workplace training, hobbies, interests and life experience. Sometimes the skills and knowledge acquired in these ways can be applied to the current workplace tasks and roles a person is performing. The RPL process measures these previously acquired skills and knowledge against unit/s of competency.

Skillinvest Ltd verify the evidence provided by prospective students applying for Recognition of Prior Learning.