Diploma of Rural Machinery Management
The Diploma of Rural Machinery Management reflects the role of personnel working as managers of farm machinery contract services.
The Diploma of Rural Machinery Management reflects the role of personnel working as managers of farm machinery contract services.
Packaging Rules
Completion of ten (10) units made up of one (1) core unit and nine (9) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of three (3) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A or B
a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in machinery management.
CORE UNIT
Occupational Health and Safety
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage machinery and equipment | |
Implement a machinery management system | |
Analyse machinery options |
Occupational Health and Safety
Unit code | Unit title |
Apply principles of OHS risk management | |
Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Agribusiness
Unit code | Unit title |
Plan and manage infrastructure requirements | |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Business
Unit code | Unit title |
Manage staff | |
Negotiate and monitor contracts | |
Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders | |
Develop and review a business plan | |
Monitor and review business performance | |
Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | |
Implement and monitor transport logistics | |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors | |
Negotiate a contract |
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Advanced Diploma of Agriculture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Machinery operations manager
Harvesting contractor/manager
Rural plant contractor
Farm machinery contract manager
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Not Applicable
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation. Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Using numeracy skills to solve problems |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Developing a strategic, creative long-term vision |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role. Determining or applying required resources Managing time and priorities |
Self-management | Having a personal vision and goals Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning new skills and techniques Managing own learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |