Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Protected Cropping

The Graduate Certificate in Protected Cropping is a postgraduate program that offers students the opportunity to extend their knowledge and develop their expertise in the areas of science, technology, and business with a strong focus on intensive horticulture.

Overview

• Approved Abbreviation: GradCertProtectCrop
• Western Sydney University Program Code: 3773
• AQF Level: 8
• CRICOS Code: Not specified
• Duration: 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time

Admission

To be admitted into the program, applicants must have successfully completed:

• An undergraduate degree, or higher, in agriculture, horticulture, environment, science, technology, or business
• Or an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline with two years of full-time equivalent professional experience in technical or management roles
• Or five years of full-time equivalent professional experience and/or training in technical or management roles

Applicants seeking admission based on work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points, which include the subjects listed below.

• HORT 7004: Industry Project (10 credit points)
• Select two of the following:
  • HORT 7006: Plant-Climate Interactions in Controlled Environments
  • HORT 7001: Advanced Greenhouse Technology
  • HORT 7002: Greenhouse Control Systems
  • HORT 7003: Greenhouse Crop Production
• Select one of the following:
  • BUSM 7011: Business Operations and Logistics
  • BUSM 7086: Strategic Business Management

Work Integrated Learning

The program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience, enhancing student learning by engaging them in the culture, expectations, and practices of their profession or discipline.

Accreditation Note

The Graduate Certificate in Protected Cropping and the Graduate Diploma in Protected Cropping are not accredited but are recognized by Protected Cropping Australia and the Hydroponic Farmers Federation.

Contact and Further Information

For more details about the program, including admission requirements, tuition fees, and research areas, prospective students should visit the Western Sydney University website or contact the university directly.