ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE -ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURE (VA

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE -ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURE (VAG005)

COURSE STRUCTURE
1. There are 20 standard MODULES (ie. subjects) to be studied, all available by correspondence study.

CORE MODULES (12)
Animal Husbandry I, Organic Plant Culture, Engineering I, Irrigation, Soil Management, Plant Science I, Farm Management, Agricultural Marketing, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Instructional Skills, Workplace Health & Safety.

ELECTIVE MODULES (8)
Eight additional modules are chosen from: Animal Husbandry II, Animal Husbandry III, Animal Breeding, Plant Protection, Horse Care I, II & III, Aquaculture, Poultry, Pigs, Permaculture Systems, Advanced Permaculture, Sheep, Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, Pasture Management, Fruit Production, Cut Flower Production (Other options will be offered next year).

Outlines of modules listed above are found elsewhere on this site or throughout our handbook.

2. WORKSHOPS
Two PBL (Problem Based Learning) modules that develop practical skills, related to real life industry needs.

3. Industry CONFERENCES or SEMINARS
You are required to attend conferences, seminars, etc totalling 100 hrs.

4. RESEARCH PROJECTS
Two Research Project modules. Each involves a component that teaches you abot research theory & skills; followed by a mini project to practice what was covered in the first part of the course. For more details, see and

STUDY SEQUENCE
The 20 modules are divided into six stages. In stage 1, you study Biochemistry, Business Studies, Instructional Skills and Workplace Health & Safety. This stage is completed before workshops, research projects or other modules. Remaining core modules are then completed before commencing electives.
Enrolment Fee does not include exam fees (x 20) and workshop fees.

Note: Fees cover all tuition and "essential" texts. This does not include fees for any Industry conferences or seminars or workshops which are attended.