Overview

La Trobe's Associate Degree of Agriculture and Technology is an agriculture course with a practical focus. Specially designed with industry input, graduates of this course are prepared to meet the needs of an industry currently being transformed by technology and digital disruption. Choose from specialisations such as agronomy, viticulture and â€¦ For more content click the Read more button below. Delivered in partnership with Melbourne Polytechnic, the course combines classroom and online learning with practical study opportunities. You'll gain hands-on experience in Melbourne Polytechnic's labs and facilities. During your two-year associate degree you'll have the opportunity to complete an industry placement, and depending on your specialisation you'll gain experience learning on-site in wineries, vineyards, laboratories and commercially operated farms.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Penelope Smith

Location(s)

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic)

Course instance contact

Penelope Smith

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Study level

Sub-degree

AQF level

Level 6 - Associate Degree

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Associate Degree in Agriculture and Technology, students must complete 240 credit points consisting of:

90 core credit points

150 elective credit points

Course structure
240 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply skills and knowledge of scientific concepts and methods to agricultural processes and related technology.
2.
Investigate agricultural problems using critical thinking to develop ethical, technology-based and other solutions.
3.
Communicate information, ideas and solutions to diverse audiences using language appropriate to agricultural industries.
4.
Work effectively in teams to complete professional projects and tasks.
5.
Analyze data sets and evaluate evidence from industry relevant-experiments and scientific reports.

Partner provider

Melbourne Polytechnic (Melbourne Polytechnic)

Internal course relationships

Nested

Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology

Diploma in Agriculture and Technology