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Certificate of Farm Management

Are you looking to build a profitable future in agriculture? The Certificate of Farm Management is a professional development course that equips you with the practical skills to run a successful, sustainable farming operation. On completion, you will feel confident to manage a modern farm enterprise.
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Delivery Method
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Study Hours
40 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Are you looking to build a profitable future in agriculture? If so, this course will provide the knowledge and skills to manage and grow a successful farming business.

The Certificate of Farm Management is a professional development course that equips you with the practical skills to run a successful, sustainable farming operation.

In this farm management course, you will gain insight into the Australian agriculture sector to improve farm efficiency, productivity, diversification, and compliance. You will also develop strong business and financial management skills, including strategic planning, budgeting, cash flow management, profitability analysis, and taxation.

You will learn to plan crop and livestock production, allocate resources effectively, and adapt to seasonal and climatic conditions. You will explore sustainable farming practices, risk management, workplace safety, marketing, and gain leadership, communication, and people-management skills to manage staff, contractors, and suppliers.

On completion of this course, you will feel confident in managing a farm enterprise successfully.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit 1: Introduction to Farm Management
  • Australian agriculture sector
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Farm efficiency: maximising resource use
  • Farm productivity: improving output and quality
  • Farm diversification: managing risk and expanding income
  • Recordkeeping and compliance
Unit 2: Farm Business and Strategic Planning
  • Elements of a farm business plan
  • Vision, mission, and objectives
  • SWOT analysis
  • PESTLE analysis
  • Strategic planning tools
Unit 3: Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Understanding financial statements
  • Cash flow management
  • Budgeting for profitability
  • Break-even analysis
  • Profitability analysis
  • Recordkeeping and taxation
Unit 4: Farm Production Planning
  • Crop production planning
  • Livestock production planning
  • Scheduling and rotation
  • Resource allocation
  • Machinery planning
  • Labour planning
  • Input planning
  • Adapting to seasonal and climactic variations
Unit 5: Sustainable and Environmental Practices
  • Soil health
  • Water management
  • Pest control
  • Integrated weed management
  • Sustainable land use
  • Climate-smart farming
  • Carbon management
Unit 6: Risk Management and Work Health & Safety
  • Operational risks
  • Risk assessments
  • Biosecurity threats
  • Workplace safety obligations
  • Emergency planning
  • Emergency management
  • Insurance
  • Legal liabilities
  • Developing an insurance and legal strategy
Unit 7: Marketing and Agribusiness Skills
  • Agricultural markets
  • What is a value chain?
  • Pricing strategies
  • Branding strategies
  • Product marketing strategies
  • Local markets
  • Wholesale markets
  • Export markets
  • Customer relations
  • B2B communication
Unit 8: People and Resource Management
  • Recruitment
  • Training and development
  • Communication and leadership
  • Communication strategies
  • Managing contractors
  • Managing suppliers
  • Managing consultants
  • Conflict management
  • Performance management
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Estimated Duration
40 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

  • Farm Owners
  • Farm Managers
  • Assistant Farm Manager
  • Farm Retail Suppliers
  • Agricultural Business Manager
  • Farm Operations Supervisor
  • Agribusiness Owner/Operator
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Certificate of Farm Management
$499.00
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Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
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  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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