Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific and agricultural settings.
2. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of science and agriculture.
3. Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined scientific and agricultural contexts.
4. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of science and agriculture.
5. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined scientific and agricultural settings.
6. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined scientific and agricultural contexts.
7. Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined scientific and agricultural contexts.
8. Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined scientific and agricultural contexts.

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. 

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Nature of Science
• Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
• Organisms and Environments
• Science and Global Challenges.

As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

• 8 core units (96 credit points); or
• 1 specialisation in Soil Management (96 credit points).

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Indicative total fee $7,000

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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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:

Overall - 5.5

• Listening - minimum 5.0
• Reading - minimum 5.5
• Speaking - minimum 5.0
• Writing - minimum 5.0.

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

Online students will be required to attend compulsory residential workshops at our National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour and our Lismore campus over the duration of the degree.