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Interested a career in agriculture where you can multiply your opportunities? The Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture combines foundation regenerative agriculture units and academic skills units with an option to specialise in soil management. The course is ideal for those already working in the industry who wish to upgrade their skills for work as a soil lab technician or for those with an interest in pursuing further study at the Bachelor level.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture).
The Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.
Interested a career in agriculture where you can multiply your opportunities? The Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture combines foundation regenerative agriculture units and academic skills units with an option to specialise in soil management. The course is ideal for those already working in the industry who wish to upgrade their skills for work as a soil lab technician or for those with an interest in pursuing further study at the Bachelor level.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture).
The Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
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| Overall Score | 5.5 |
| Reading | 5.0 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.0 |
| Speaking | 5.0 |
Students have the option to complete a specialisation in soil management.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Lismore | Term 1 |
| Online | Term 1 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Lismore | Term 1 | $31,600 ($3,950 per unit) | 111197C |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
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Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
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| Students must enrol in the core College units in their first Term of study: EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline AND SCIN1001 - Nature of Science. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT1002 | Scientific Data Management and Analysis | Term3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AGRC1003 | Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture | Term4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SCIN1005 | Organisms and Environments | Term4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENVR1001 | Science and Global Challenges | Term1,5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SOIL2001 | Soil Processes | Term1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AGRC2004 | Soil Management | Term2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AGRC2006 | Regenerative Agricultural Practices | Term2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AGRC1003 | Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture | Term4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note 1: | This unit is only available Online. |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
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Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific and agricultural settings. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of science and agriculture. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined scientific and agricultural contexts. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of science and agriculture. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific and agricultural settings. |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined scientific and agricultural contexts. |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined scientific and agricultural contexts. |
Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined scientific and agricultural contexts. |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
The Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture is a one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) pathway course that equips students with foundational knowledge and skills in Regenerative Agriculture.
Graduates may find work as soil lab technicians or pursue further study in the Southern Cross Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture) for more career opportunities in the expanding specialist field of regenerative agriculture.
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