Diploma of Agriculture – RTE50103
Specialising in Pig Production
Career Opportunities
This course is aimed at those people who wish to work as a farm manager, share farmer or may be contemplating farm ownership. You will have direct responsibility for running a complete farming enterprise but you may report to others.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Farm manager/owner

Tasks May Include:
  • Operating and maintaining equipment
  • Identifying and preparing materials
  • Calculating and formulating
  • Grading and quality inspection
  • Advising on selection and manufacturing / preparation
Duration
Can be undertaken over 24 months full time or 48 months part time equivalent
Requirements
A total of 10 units of competency must be completed
  • Select 4 units from Group A below
  • Select 4 units from Group A and/or B below
  • Select 2 additional units from Group B and/or C below
Units should be selected from Group A and Group B in accordance with local work undertaken and local industry advice.
Competencies
GROUP A
BSBMGT507A Manage environmental performance
RTE5101A Develop and implement a breeding strategy
RTE5103A Manage livestock production
RTE5104A Develop livestock health and welfare strategies
RTE5106A Develop production plans for livestock
RTE5301A Design livestock effluent systems
RTE5524A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
RTE5903A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
RTE5917A Arrange livestock purchases
RTE5918A Arrange marketing of livestock
GROUP B
BSBEBUS501A Evaluate e business opportunities
BSBEBUS505A Implement new technologies for business
RTC5701A Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
RTC5702A Develop and manage a chemical use strategy
RTE5205A Plan and manage infrastructure requirements
RTE5525A Manage trial and/or research material
RTE5807A Manage staff
RTE5902A Develop and review a business plan
RTE5906A Monitor and review business performance
RTE5916A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
RTE5920A Negotiate and monitor contracts/commercial agreements
GROUP C
This Group includes other units of competency from RTE03 Rural Production, and/or other endorsed Training Packages within our scope.
Course
Costs
Minimal fees may apply to most courses, and cover administration and materials issued.
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Infastructure
Requirements
IIFP must be granted access to workplace staff and training/assessment rescources
    to meet the requirements of candidates with special needs and modify
    an assessment approach that incorporates reasonable adjustments to their needs.
Pathways &
Exit Points
No further training options are available after the Diploma.
    Higher education would be an option.
Location
Training is delivered in the workplace at various industry locations.
Information Updated: 24th June 2008