Protected cropping is one of the fastest growing food producing sectors in Australia. This program is fully accredited and unique to Western, incorporating science, technology and business skills with a focus on intensive horticulture. This program is predominately taught online with flexible online learning modules to allow you the flexibility to work while studying. Practical on-site workshops are taught at the Hawkesbury campus.
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Duration
Full Time: 1 Year (Available Part Time)
Next Start Date
04 March 2024
22 July 2024
Closing Date
Campuses
Hawkesbury
UAC 950718
Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 3772
Be a leader in the sector
This program prepares you to take on the challenges of sustainable greenhouse production in a changing global environment.
Meet experts in the field and gain industry experience with our unique Masterclass. You’ll work in a world-class greenhouse facility and learn about software and hardware systems, crop and produce management, integrated pest management and fertigation systems.
Start building your career portfolio with the opportunity to design and complete your own protected cropping industry project.
By developing your knowledge and gaining real life experience, this program will open doors to your future. Whether it’s further postgraduate study, bringing the latest research findings to your workplace, or pursuing a new career in horticulture, your opportunities are unlimited.
Industry partners will host students for their industry research projects so engaged students will be job-ready to start in the protected cropping industry following completion of the program. Find out more about our industry partners here: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/content/dam/digital/pdf/SCSC4826-Protected-Cropping-Industry-Brochure-5.pdf
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The Graduate Diploma in Protected Cropping is recognised by Protected Cropping Australia and the Hydroponic Farmers Federation.
This program forms a key education and training component of the National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre. With nine independently controlled growing spaces designed with the world’s best glasshouse infrastructure and sensor-controlled systems, The Centre provides opportunities for research, education and training in modern protected cropping horticulture.
The practical experience gained in this program will allow you to be part of the sustainable solution that focuses on resource management, reducing agriculture pollutants and our environment footprint, and using technology to advance production.
Find the flexibility to work while you study. Our delivery model includes a combination of lectures, self-paced online modules, live digital-platform sessions, and practical on-site workshops.
What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Horticultural consultant
- Horticultural technician
- Horticultural Business Manager
- Crop Manager/ Nursery Manager
- Business Consultant
- Growers
Entry requirements for domestic students
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about special requirements here.
Entry requirements for international students
**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
Indicative annual fee
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
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The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.