Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture (Z0D)

• 1 Identify and describe knowledge, skills, behaviours, and attributes required for developing a career in agriculture
• 2 Apply agricultural concepts, processes, and strategies in contemporary agriculture work environments
• 3 Reflect on contemporary issues in agriculture

Practice-based, experiential learning and portfolio development is a key component of the Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture. In order to develop key transferable practitioner skills, you will be exposed to authentic and engaging learning experiences designed to develop your understanding of work and the workplace. The work-based components will be tailored to individual student circumstances.

If you are currently employed, you will be encouraged to apply and complete relevant assessments within your work environment. If you don't have access to a relevant work environment, you will be provided with authentic simulated experiences.

You will be introduced to:

1. Different methods of and approaches to practice;
2. How issues such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership are reflected in the workplace and;
3. The role of reflection and deliberative thinking in developing workplace-based knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option. 

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
• Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a completed Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

Passes in units in other incomplete courses in this University or another approved tertiary institution may be credited towards the undergraduate certificate and a course plan developed to detail the units required by the student to qualify for the undergraduate certificate. The maximum credit granted will be in accordance with the limits stated in the Student Participation and Attainment Ordinance.

Students completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture are eligible for advanced standing for 50 credit points (4 x 12.5 credit point units) in the Diploma of Agribusiness, Diploma of Applied Business, Diploma of Applied Science, and Bachelor of Agricultural Science.

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