Institute of Land and Food Resources : Guide to courses

5. Institute courses

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 5. Institute courses

 5.1. Campus contacts

Burnley Campus - 03) 9 250 6800

Creswick Campus - 03) 53 214 150

Creswick Campus, Forestry Diplomas - 03) 53 214 100

Dookie Campus - 03) 58 339 209

Gilbert Chandler Campus- 03) 9 741 8033

Glenormiston Campus - 03) 55 578 242

Longerenong Campus -03) 53 622 231

McMillan Campus - 03) 56 240 217

Parkville Campus - (03) 9 344 0276

 5.2. Undergraduate courses

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science

• Bachelor of Forest Science

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Dairy Foods)*

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management)*

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Rural Management)

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology)

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture)

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Natural Resource Management)

• Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management)*

• Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Production)

• Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Horse Management)*

• Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services)*

• Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)

• Diploma of Forestry

 5.3. Combined degrees

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science/Bachelor of Commerce

• Bachelor of Forest Science/Bachelor of Commerce

• Bachelor of Forest Science/Bachelor of Science

 5.4. Postgraduate

• Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness

• Graduate Certificate in Forest Industries

• Graduate Diploma in Forest Industries

• Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Agricultural Extension)*

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Management & Extension)*

• Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Dairy Technology)*

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Dairy Technology)*

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture)

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Turfgrass Science & Management)

• Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Crop Improvement)*

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Crop Improvement)*

• Graduate Certificate in Agri-Industry Management

• Graduate Diploma in Agri-Industry Management

• Graduate Certificate in Forest Science (Farm Forestry)

• Graduate Certificate in Soil Management

• Graduate Diploma in Soil Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Forest Science

• Master of Agricultural Science

• Master of Forest Science

• Master of Horticultural Science

• Master of Wood Science

• Master of Applied Science

• Master of Agribusiness

• Master of Agribusiness (by coursework)

• Master of Forest Industries (by coursework)

• Doctor of Philosophy

Details of postgraduate courses are summarised in the University Handbook 2000, Postgraduate Studies.

 5.5. Technical and Further Education programs

The Institute also offers Technical and Further Education (TAFE) programs. TAFE courses are developed in association with industry and business so they closely match the needs of the market place. Further information relating to any of the following courses is available from the Institute on 1800 815 803.

• Advanced Diploma of Rural Business Management

• Advanced Diploma in Agriculture (Dairy)

• Diploma of Agriculture (Dairy)

• Diploma of Diary Technology

• Diploma of Natural Resource Management

• Diploma of Rural Business Management

• Certificate IV in Agriculture (Dairy)

• Certificate IV in Diary Cattle Farming (Milk Harvesting)

• Certificate IV in Diary Technology

• Certificate IV in Harness Racing (Trainer/Driver)

• Certificate IV in Horticulture

• Certificate IV Rural Business Management

• Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture

• Advanced Certificate in Farming

• Advanced Certificate in Landscape Construction and Design

• Certificate III Horse Industry Practice

• Certificate III in Rural Office Practice

• Certificate II in Agriculture (Piggery Operations)

• Certificate II in Shearing

• Certificate in Occupational Studies (Rural)

• Certificate in Woolclassing

• Course in Agricultural Tractors with Attached Lifting Implements

• Course in Explosives in Agriculture

• Course in Farm Chemical Used

• Course in Grain Marketing

• Course in Land Layout for Flood Irrigation

• Course in Recreational Turf Management

• Farming Trades Apprenticeship

 5.5.1. Apprenticeships

• Certificate II in Food Processing (Fats and Oils)

• Certificate II in Food Processing (Fruit and Vegetables)

• Certificate II in Horticulture

• Certificate in Horticulture (Gardening)

• Certificate in Pig Farming (Piggery Attendant)

• Certificate II in Rural Skills (Streams)

• Certificate II in Sports and Recreation

• Certificate III in Dairy

 5.5.2. Articulation

Articulation pathways exist between TAFE courses and the Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Articulation refers to pathways that have been established between courses at different levels which enable students with qualifications from a TAFE institution to gain credit towards a degree. The articulation pathways are explained more fully in the specific course outlines detailed in this handbook. Please note that these arrangements provide eligibility for admission into the higher education course but they do not guarantee entry as students are selected on the basis of marks and/or relevant work experience.

 5.6. Credit policy

The Institute has a positive approach to the granting of credit for studies completed elsewhere and, on occasion, for work experience. It participated in the TAFE/Higher Education Pathways Project conducted in 1993 and has agreed to grant specified credit for subjects completed in certain associate diplomas. Subjects completed at bachelor degree level in any recognized tertiary institution in Australia or overseas will be credited if they are judged to contain sufficient equivalence of content and standard to those required for the degree courses. However, credit is not granted for final-year subjects.

Please refer to the Institute Credit Policy for detailed information, available from the Undergraduate Office in Parkville or from Student Administration Offices at each campus.

 5.7. Internal transfers

The Institute welcomes internal transfers of students already enrolled in a course at The University of Melbourne into any course of the Institute of Land and Food Resources. Application forms are available from the Institute Office in Parkville or from Student Administration Offices at each campus. Generally applications close at the end of November of each year; check with the course of your choice for exact closing dates. Credit will be granted where appropriate and generally applicants will be notified by mid January of the outcome of their application.

 5.8. Transfers from other institutions

The Institute welcomes applications for entry into any of our courses from interested students enrolled at other tertiary institutions. Generally applicants must apply through VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre); check with the appropriate campus regarding any supplementary forms that may need to be completed.

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