courses
Farming, primary production and agriculture are critical to the Australian economy, and our cultural landscape. With a TAFE NSW course, you can build a strong career on the land, whether it’s learning the essentials of crop harvesting, combining science and sustainability when breeding cattle or becoming a certified wool classer. Gain practical experience on our specialist agriculture facilities across the state and graduate with skills to keep Australia moving.
Learn the underpinning principles of agribusiness as you combine your passion for the land with business savvy skills to ensure the ongoing success of the agriculture industry. more...
Specialise in the agricultural mechanical industry as you develop the tools to operate, repair and maintain the farm equipment that keeps the agriculture industry turning. more...
Acquire the skills and tools you need to become an agricultural mechanic. Learn to repair a range of machinery and system faults while working in workshops, properties and stations across Australia in this recognised skills shortage area.
Specialise in the agricultural mechanical industry as you develop the tools to operate, repair and maintain the farm equipment that keeps the agriculture industry turning. more...
Study in the Australian outback alongside a fully licensed harvester. Gain all the skills you'll need for wild game harvesting, help farmers keep their livestock safe and build strong industry connections while in the great outdoors.
Turn your love of the land into a career as a station or farmhand in the important agriculture industry. Learn the essentials for farming animals and crops in a practical, supportive teaching environment.
Ignite your passion for farming as you develop essential skills to work on the land. Specialise in livestock, machinery or cropping, and gain practical experience before working as a farm foreman, cropping overseer or machinery operator in a dynamic industry.
Take your agriculture career to the next level and learn the in-demand skills to better lead the flock. Whether you are already managing farms or stations, are a sole operator of an agribusiness or looking to take the next step in your agriculture career, this course will help you get ahead.
Weave a career in this specialist field as you learn to use technical ginning equipment, understand production processes and contribute to Australian cotton farming. more...
Working with livestock is more than an Australian icon. It's a fulfilling and challenging career area that embraces husbandry, science, environmental concerns, animal welfare and more. more...
Carve out an exciting career in butchery as you bring paddock to plate. Use your specialised skills to create beautiful cuts of meat that are at home on the BBQ hotplate or charcuterie board. more...
Study in the Victorian or Western Australian outback alongside a fully licensed harvester. Gain all the skills you'll need for wild game harvesting, help farmers keep their livestock safe and build strong industry connections.
Discover a a flexible career in meat preparation. Gain a wide range of skills in butchery, food preparation and customer service. Learn about the retail meat industry as you develop skills to thrive in a range of roles like deli and in-store butcher assistant.
Become a trade qualified butcher and discover a passion for artisanal, quality meat preparation and sales. Be ahead of consumer tastes and trends in sustainable and ethical meat selection as you gain the skills to start your own fine meats business or deli.
Build a unique skillset to take a leap into a career in smallgoods meat producing. This hands-on course provides you with access to industry approved facilities and prepares you with all the skills and knowledge needed to enter the niche smallgoods production industry.
Farm for the future as you develop skills to farm organically using synthetic herbicides and pesticides combined with traditional farming techniques to ensure sustainability. more...
Combine your passion for the environment and sustainability to plan, design and create future-proof spaces that promote health, wellness and organic farming practices. more...
Explore the possibilities as you breathe in the fresh country air and develop foundational skills to work across a broad range of areas across the agricultural industry. more...
Find success in the agriculture and horticulture sectors. Build valuable skills in animal behaviour, animal care and livestock management techniques. Learn in a blended learning environment and grow your future with further study opportunities.
Tailor your speciality units and learn to operate winery equipment, produce wine and build a career in the winemaking and cellar operations sector. Gain technical knowledge as you discover what goes into making a stellar bottle of wine.
Be in a class of your own as you join the Australian wool industry. We’re the number one producer of premium quality wool in the world and you’ll develop the skills to handle, class and shear in sheds across the country. more...
Learn essential techniques to position and control sheep for shearing and crutching. Maintain equipment, apply safe work and animal welfare practices and build the critical skills needed to launch a career in this booming and rewarding industry.
Update your knowledge and your skills through re-training. Keep yourself updated with current standards and new developments in the wool classing industry. Renew your proficiency and re-register with the AWEX as a licensed wool classer.
Launch your career and work as a skilled shedhand. Take the first step towards a full qualification and gain the essential skills to become a registered wool classer or wool broker in this skills shortage affected industry.
Shear sheep from basic to improver level. Gain shearing techniques and better equipment maintenance skills that will improve the speed and quality of your shearing, allowing you to advance your skills and move to higher levels of competition.
Make your mark in the wool industry with an entry-level qualification to get you working in a shearing shed or a wool-classing program. Start your career as a roustabout or shearing shedhand as you learn to pen sheep and handle wool.
If you have little to no experience in shearing, then this intensive two-week course is the perfect step into the industry. Practise in a real farm environment with live sheep as you learn safe shearing techniques, the importance of animal welfare, and how to maintain your equipment.
Develop the skills to become a professional wool classer registered with the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX). Build your career in wool handling and wool clip preparation and be part of a prestigious and profitable industry.