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The CertForInd provides advanced training for staff employed in the forest industry who are normally graduates in related fields. The program consists of one compulsory subject and two elective subjects from forest products or forest harvesting specialisation. The course takes one semester to complete (full-time) and candidates who achieve satisfactory results may transfer to the Graduate Diploma, with credit for subjects completed.
Candidates for the DipForInd must normally be graduates in related fields and working in forest industries. The course, which consists of two compulsory subjects and four electives from forest products or forest harvesting specialisation, takes a minimum of one academic year on a full-time basis. Successful completion provides eligibility for Master of Wood Science candidature.
The CertForSc (Farm For) provides advanced training for advisers and practitioners in farm forestry who are normally graduates in related fields. The program consists of two compulsory subjects and a project. The course is offered on a part-time, block release basis; normally requiring 12 months to complete. It is offered at several regional locations, including Creswick, Lismore, Roseworthy, Albany and Launceston.
The CertSoilMgmnt is a one-semester course intended for graduates in science, applied science, geography and related disciplines, or persons with equivalent qualifications and experience, who have little or no formal training in soil science. It comprises five subjects taught through lectures, laboratory and field practical work and may be used as a prerequisite for the study of special topics in soil science as part of a Graduate Diploma in Soil Science.
The DipSoilSc is intended for graduates in agricultural science who wish to study aspects of soil science in greater depth. Of two semesters duration, the course is the same as the graduate certificate in Semester 1 but includes two specialist electives in Semester 2, chosen from six subject options.
The Graduate Certificate is designed for those graduates in disciplines other than dairy/food technology who seek employment in lower and middle level management positions in the dairy industry. The shorter duration of this course when compared with the Graduate Diploma in Dairy Technology can be advantageous to those candidates who seek more immediate employment as well as to those industry employees who want to further their understanding of dairy technology without studying the management aspects. The course may be completed in a minimum time of one year part-time study. The course is available by external study.
The Graduate Diploma is a postgraduate course for those wishing to obtain specialised training in dairy science and technology to supplement the knowledge and skills acquired during their initial tertiary training. The course is designed to provide a sound educational base in dairy technology for graduates from a range of disciplines undertaking employment in the dairy processing and manufacturing industry. The course aims to develop analytical and decision-making skills associated with the application of dairy science and technology in the practical factory environment. The course has been developed with the assistance of representatives of major companies and the dairy industry. The course comprises one year full-time study or two years part-time study. The course is available by external study.
This course concentrates on developing competent and responsible extension practitioners with the practical knowledge and skills to operate effectively in their rural industries. The course will normally be completed on a part-time basis over one to two years and will be delivered by a combination of practical residential workshops and independent study.
The course offers the opportunity for managers, agricultural scientists and other rural communicators to combine studies in technological aspects with training in management, finance, communication, marketing and farm resource management. The course will normally be completed over a two-year period of part-time study.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Horticulture) is offered as a postgraduate fee-paying program designed to fulfil the needs and demands of those who have qualifications in disciplines other than horticulture and who wish to emphasise the study of the horticultural systems from a technological, sociological and management perspective. The course comprises one year full-time study or equivalent part-time study. The course is not available by external study.
The course is designed to address the needs of graduate professionals in turfgrass science, who wish to improve their qualifications, knowledge and abilities in turfgrass science and management and/or business and communications, while in full-time employment. The course comprises one year full-time study or equivalent part-time study, most commonly completed over two years.
Based on a similar set of subjects as the Graduate Diploma (below), this shorter course is valuable for applicants with limited study time (takes one year of part-time study).
The course is targeted specifically at producers holding off-farm board directorships or executive/leader positions. The course focuses on the understanding and application of management theory, analysis of current agribusiness issues in Australia, principles and practices of financial management, international trade and the marketing of agricultural commodities.
This new course is an electronically delivered coursework program for professionals in the agribusiness field. The program is based on interactive case studies and can be undertaken anywhere in Australia. The course can be completed in one year of part-time study.
This course is designed for individuals wishing to upgrade their skills in crop improvement. The course is delivered by a combination of practical residential workshops and independent study.
The Graduate Diploma of App Sci (Crop Improvement) is directed at both crop specialists and generalists wishing to advance their knowledge and skills. The course is taught using flexible delivery methods.
The DipAgrSc provides advanced training for professional staff who are graduates in agricultural science, veterinary science or in related fields, and who work (or seek to work) in agricultural research, administration, education or planning. It takes a minimum of one year full time or two years part time.
Students who perform at a satisfactory level in the diploma course may be offered the opportunity to transfer their candidature to the Master of Agricultural Science program.
The DipForSc course offers advanced training for professional staff who are graduates in forest science or in related fields, and who work (or seek to work) in forest management, research, education or planning. It takes a minimum of one year full time or two years part time.
Students who perform at a satisfactory level in the diploma course may be offered the opportunity to transfer their candidature to the Master of Forest Science program.
The MAgSc degree requires at least a year of advanced studies and research after completion of the bachelor degree or the DipAgSc. Candidates may also be accepted from those admitted to a degree the Institute recognises as appropriate.
Current Institute research includes work in agricultural extension, agroforestry, animal behaviour, animal genetics and breeding, animal nutrition, application of computers to agriculture, biotechnology, genetics and plant breeding, plant pathology, crop physiology, soil science (including soil erosion), agricultural economics, resource economics, farm management, and agricultural marketing and trade.
The MForSc degree requires at least a year of advanced studies and practical work. Normally the BForSc degree or the DipForSc are prerequisites, although candidates with another degree recognised as appropriate by the Institute may be admitted.
The main areas of forestry research in the Institute at present are in agroforestry, biotechnology, conservation, fire management, forest economics, forest engineering, forest measurement, forest protection, forest soils, silviculture and wood science.
Students may apply for admission to the degree of Master of Applied Science in agriculture, food science, horticulture, dairy technology, or natural resource management. The degree of master is awarded for research presented by thesis (or other material) or by publication. The research program would normally be expected to take two years full-time. Part-time candidature is available.
The study of agribusiness is the study of decision-making within the context of the food and fibre business, from input supplies to primary producers to wholesalers, processors and retailers in a competitive consumer-directed market. The Master of Agribusiness by research takes approximately one year of full-time study. The course is designed for professionals with work experience beyond an undergraduate degree interested in combining science training with management applications. Undergraduate training could be in agriculture, horticulture, forest science, business, economics or commerce.
The study of agribusiness is the study of decision-making within the context of the food and fibre business, from input supplies to primary producers to wholesalers, processors and retailers in a competitive consumer-directed market. The Master of Agribusiness by coursework (electronically delivered) takes two years of part-time study. The course is designed for professionals with work experience beyond an undergraduate degree, interested in combining science training with management applications. Undergraduate training could be in agriculture, horticulture, forest science, business, economics or commerce.
The MWoodSc degree was established to provide advanced research training in wood science. Admission to candidature for the Master of Wood Science requires successful completion of a Bachelor of Forest Science (or equivalent) and the Diploma of Forest Industries. Candidates transferring from the Diploma of Forest Industries are expected to spend at least one calendar year preparing a research thesis.
The MHortSc degree requires at least a year of advanced study and practical work after completing a BAgSc, BAppSc(Hort) or other course approved by the Institute.
The Master of Forest Industries is specifically designed to facilitate part-time, advanced study for professional staff involved in the forest industries sector. Delivered through on-line and distance education modes, the course requires two years part-time enrolment, with a combination of core and elective subjects available each year. Some short, intensive residential subjects are also provided at the Creswick Campus.
Two streams are available, in forest management and forest technologies. The former concentrates on policy, economics, financial and leadership issues; the latter on wood and timber products, processing and preservation. Candidates can select from a wide pool of elective subjects common to both streams.
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