Our innovative program, Diploma in Agricultural Sustainability, bridges agricultural and environmental sciences. As well, it merges the concerns of both the public and producers. Consumers want to know where and how their food is grown. Farmers and ranchers care about conservation and productivity.

Dig into both the science and business of the crop sector with our Diploma in Crop Technology. You'll learn agronomy, precision farming, sustainability and financial management. Use and calibrate the newest agricultural technology and software.

The agricultural sector is one of the fundamental pillars of the economy and represents the main source of food for the world's population. However, it faces a great challenge: producing more and better while increasing sustainability with a reasonable use of natural resources, reducing environmental degradation and adapting to climate change.

The program will expose students to hands-on training such as food production, ICT, production technology, industrial crops, agricultural industry, post-harvest technology, agricultural sustainability, and management.

Our Agricultural Management diploma program gives you a comprehensive education in all aspects of the agriculture industry through a mix of classroom time and hands-on experience on the Olds College Smart Farm. You will develop a foundation of business skills, including communication, accounting and marketing strategies and be exposed to the advancement of agricultural technology, from accounting software to farm machinery.

Further your career in agriculture and heavy equipment repair with the Agricultural & Heavy Equipment diploma. Learning from experienced, Journeyperson certified, industry-trained instructors, you will receive hands-on education with exposure to an extensive working shop and tool room. Building off of the Agriculture and Heavy Equipment certificate, this one-year program will expand on your understanding of the fundamentals of heavy equipment repair as you choose from one of two majors: Agricultural Equipment or Heavy Equipment.

The Diploma in Agricultural Studies provides a practical foundation for those interested in working within the agriculture sector. It covers a wide range of topics, including crop production, soil man...

Work with all the latest agricultural machinery as you learn how to repair and overhaul engines, mechanical and power shift transmissions, tractor hydraulic and electrical systems, tillage machinery, and spraying and harvesting equipment. This four year apprenticeship consists of eight weeks each year of classroom instruction, and a minimum of 1,500 hours of on-the-job training. You will learn welding, engine fundamentals, basic electrical and hydraulics skills on agricultural equipment and more in your first two years.

If you are looking for a career that will help feed, clothe, house or even fuel the world you have found the right place. Olds College’s Agricultural Management diploma program gives you a comprehensive education in all aspects of the agriculture industry through a mix of classroom time and hands-on experience on the Olds College farm.

Learning from experienced, Journeyperson certified, industry-trained instructors, you will receive hands-on education with exposure to an extensive working shop and tool room. Building off of the Agriculture and Heavy Equipment certificate, this one-year program will expand on your understanding of the fundamentals of heavy equipment repair as you choose from one of two majors: Agricultural Equipment or Heavy Equipment.

The purpose of this qualification is to supply the agricultural industry with competent agricultural technicians that can manage agricultural production units effectively, under supervision of an agricultural practitioner, as part of a production team.

If you're looking to make your mark in an industry that is both at the fine point of science and technology and key to sustaining life on planet Earth, look no further than agriculture.UFV's Agriculture Technology diploma provides you with a strong foundation to launch a career in this fast-moving field. In your first year, you complete a certificate in either Livestock Production or Horticulture Crop Production and Protection. In your second year, you develop additional expertise in your chosen area of practice, learn about sustainable holistic agricultural practices, and explore issues relating to on-farm food safety, quality, and security.

This two-year qualification is highly respected within the farming community and is suitable for both school leavers and mature students. It is designed to provide you with a very wide range of specialist technical practical skills and detailed knowledge and understanding which will equip you to seek a diverse range of employment opportunities, or progress on to further learning and training within the agricultural industry. You have the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working in the farming industry including safe working practices in farming, livestock husbandry and crop production, plant and soil science, estate skills and operating agricultural machinery as well as key business skills.

If you're looking to make your mark in an industry that is both at the fine point of science and technology and key to sustaining life on planet Earth, look no further than agriculture.

Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Agriculture will train you in vital agricultural business skills and practical techniques, such as budgeting, production planning, climate risk strategies, animal husbandry and long-term crop management.