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Agribusiness and Farm Planning Skill Set

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JobTrainer NO FEE places

The JobTrainer Fund provides NO FEE training for Tasmanian job seekers and young people aged 17-24 (including school leavers).

The JobTrainer Fund is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

This course has limited JobTrainer places and eligibility criteria applies.

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Agribusiness and Farm Planning Skill Set

Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 528.00
Concession* $ 175.98
JobTrainer NO FEE
Fees & payment guide

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Get the skills you need to develop effective farm plans for your business.

This skill set focuses on the scope, development and review of business plans. It also covers how to audit and manage natural resources, integrate the management of natural resources with business and production objectives and develop farm plans.

You will learn skills that may help you advance your career or help you develop plans for your own business.

This skill set is suited to those who work in agriculture or horticulture and want to move into a farm manager position. It is also for those who want to increase their knowledge of farm business management. To undertake this course, you must have access to a suitable workplace.

This course is 54 hours spread across a series of online workshops and self-directed online learning over eight months plus a face to face visit to your workplace.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	5 Oct 2022 - 26 May 2023	Short course This course is 54 hours spread across a series of online workshops and self-directed online learning over eight months plus a face to face visit to your workplace.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Clarence	5 Oct 2022 - 26 May 2023	Short course This course is 54 hours spread across a series of online workshops and self-directed online learning over eight months plus a face to face visit to your workplace	Mixed Learning	Apply now
North West
Burnie	5 Oct 2022 - 26 May 2023	Short course This course is 54 hours spread across a series of online workshops and self-directed online learning over eight months plus a face to face visit to your workplace	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry JobTrainer eligibility

The JobTrainer Fund provides NO FEE training for Tasmanian job seekers and young people aged 17-24 (including school leavers). People enrolling in an aged care, childcare, disability care or digital skills qualification regardless of their age or employment status are also elgible.

The following Tasmanian Residents are eligible for JobTrainer:

Australian citizens
Permanent residents and Tasmanian residents who have permission for work and study in Australia and:
- are New Zealand citizens with a Special Category Visa
- are holders of temporary humanitarian visas
- are Tasmanian State Sponsored skilled migrant visa holders
- are a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant.

All other visa holders are ineligible for subsidised training. This includes all bridging visa holders and Tasmanian State Sponsored business visa holders.

An individual currently enrolled at a Tasmanian school, as defined by the Education Act 2016, is not eligible.

To find out more information regarding eligibility criteria please visit Skills Tasmania for details.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Laptop or tablet with access to an internet connection and Microsoft Excel.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
AHCAGB513	Develop a farm plan
AHCBUS516	Develop and review a business plan

Career opportunities

Farm manager
Farm owner
Agronomist
Agribusiness consultant
Book keeping
Team leader

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Career opportunities

Farm manager
Farm owner
Agronomist
Agribusiness consultant
Book keeping
Team leader

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