Courses & Units
Leadership, People and Culture KLA502
Introduction
This is the “Human Resources” unit of the GradDip course and covers Leadership theory and HR practice. The unit will contrast the difference between leadership and management, what is required to lead others and lead an agricultural team, team leadership and management, building a good organisational culture, employment relations and the law for agri-workers, and the employment lifecycle including performance management as it pertains to an agricultural operation. The output of this unit is as follows: 1. An assessment and discussion on leadership styles and how these are applied in your operation to maximise productivity for your employees and yourself. 2. A Human Resource strategy (including a full employment lifecycle) and organisational change strategy where applicable to the specific requirements of the operation.
Summary
| Unit name | Leadership, People and Culture |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KLA502 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Alexander Malherbe |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Half Year Period 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Half Year Period 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Year Period 2 | 28/10/2024 | 4/11/2024 | 13/11/2024 | 29/11/2024 |
| Half Year Period 1 | 26/2/2024 | 4/3/2024 | 13/3/2024 | 29/3/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse leadership qualities and styles using leadership theory
- Discuss employment lifecycle within your operation
- Analyse workforce planning and change management theory within an agricultural business or workplace.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080301 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,979.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Quiz Assessments (15%)|Change Management (35%)|Employment lifecycle analysis (50%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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