Queensland Certificate in Agriculture (QCA)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
The Queensland Certificate in Agriculture is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
1505
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Five Sound Achievements in Year 10 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Additional application information
Students apply directly to the Faculty of Science.
Domestic students do not incur Commonwealth Student Contribution charges.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Duration
1 Year full-time
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
1505
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Five Sound Achievements in Year 10 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 054286A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Queensland Certificate in Agriculture?
The Queensland Certificate in Agriculture is unique, a complete educational program which allows for direct entry into the workforce or articulation into higher-level University or Vocational Educational systems with credit.
The program is open to anyone wanting a career in the agriculture, horticulture or animal industries. No OP is required; just five sound level achievements in Year 10 (must include English, Maths and a Science Subject). Special entry is available for mature age students.
What you can study
The program consists of four applied skills courses and four theory courses including: Applied Animal Production; Animal Studies; Applied Plant Production; Plant Studies; Applied Workplace Heath and Safety; Farm Infrastructure and Equipment; Rural Communication and Rural Business Management.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Queensland Certificate in Agriculture.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Extra curricular activities
Students will acquire a variety of hands-on skills including: Tractor and Machinery Operation; Cropping Practices; Animal Husbandry Practices; Rural Business Management Principles and Practices; Workshop Procedures; Employment Requirements, Ethics and Expectations and Self Motivation and a Positive Attitude of Life Long Learning.
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Five Sound Achievements in Year 10 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Additional application information
Students apply directly to the Faculty of Science.
Domestic students do not incur Commonwealth Student Contribution charges.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Five Sound Achievements in Year 10 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 054286A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Queensland Certificate in Agriculture
Careers
Graduates find employment on broadacre grain and cotton farms; nurseries, fruit and vegetable production and processing enterprises; intensive livestock production enterprises within the dairy, lot-fed beef, pig, chicken meat and egg industries; extensive livestock production enterprises within the beef, wool, sheep meat and goat industries; within government departments and industry organisations; within the agribusiness sector in stockfeed, livestock, seed, fertiliser and chemical companies; and in new and emerging rural industries.
Program rules for the Queensland Certificate in Agriculture
To complete the Queensland Certificate in Agriculture
To fulfil the requirements of the Queensland Certificate in Agriculture, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 from the Queensland Certificate in Agriculture list. Refer to the QCA Rules for further information. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Award Rules.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
