AMP80115 Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
AMP80115 Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
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
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates 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.
Age – 18 plus
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formerly known as Horticultural Skills Australia, Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture (ACAH) is a specialist school offering industry-based training to the Australian Horticulture Industry. The college is a leading pathway provider which partners with major universities and industries in Australia. ACAH’s training programs assist commercial enterprises and institutions in fulfilling their training needs in the increasingly competitive and fast-changing environment of today. ACAH delivers its programs on the platform of best industry practices by introducing emerging technologies and improved practices that train students to meet current industry standards. ACAH’s well-established links with the industry maximises benefits to all students, as the dedicated teaching staff with extensive industry-based experience interact with students with diverse experience and cultural backgrounds. Flexible training delivery enables students to complete their qualifications in the classroom and on the job, whilst having the opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
