Farming and Primary Production

Agribusiness

Learn some underpinning principles of agribusiness. Combine your passion for the land with savvy business skills to contribute to the ongoing success of the vital agriculture industry. more...

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  Side by Side Operations

  900-81671

  Gain the confidence to safely operate side by side utility vehicles on a range of terrains. Learn practical skills on training circuits or farms and get ready to excel in your agricultural career.

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• Certificate II

  Agriculture

  AHC20122-01

  Turn your love of the land and working outdoors into a career as a stationhand or farmhand. Gain practical skills to thrive in the agriculture industry. Learn how to farm livestock and crops, operate machinery and equipment and apply your knowledge as you gain experience working on the farm.

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Agriculture and Technology

Invest in your abilities to use sustainable agriculture practices, smart farming techniques and agricultural technology with an agriculture and technology course. Learn practical skills to use and repair a variety of agriculture technology. more...

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  Safe Tractor Operations

  900-80108

  Learn the ins and outs of how to operate a range of tractors safely under different road and load conditions. Earn credit towards a full qualification and apply your knowledge in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors.

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  Agricultural Chemical Skill Set

  AHCSS00074-V01

  Gain a competitive edge in the market and enhance your agricultural skill set. Acquire skills to safely purchase, transport and handle chemicals without supervision across a range of industries and get your chemical user accreditation.

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• Certificate III

  Agriculture

  AHC30122-01

  Learn the art, science and practice of farming. Gain fundamental skills and knowledge that will allow you to choose from various specialisations in agriculture. Discover your interests and take the first step towards a future career in agriculture.

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• Certificate IV

  Agriculture

  AHC40122-01

  Gain exposure to what's new in the agriculture industry and get hands-on experience working the land. Learn from teachers who have current industry knowledge and graduate with a well-rounded understanding of cropping and working with livestock.

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• Diploma

  Agriculture

  AHC50122-01

  Prepare for various management jobs in the agriculture industry. Gain a greater understanding of the changing trends in agriculture. Develop advanced management plans that will allow you to tailor your strategies to each farm you’re working on.

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Cotton

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...

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Livestock

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...

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  Game Harvester

  901-00080

  This field-based course provides unique, essential and dynamic learning for accredited work as a wild game harvester. Help make a positive environmental contribution with practical guidance from a fully licensed and experienced instructor.

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Meat Processing

Carve out an exciting career in butchery and meat processing. Use your specialised skills to create beautiful cuts of meat that are at home on the BBQ hotplate or charcuterie board. more...

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  Bandsaw Operator (Meat Retail) Skill Set

  AMPSS00002-V01

  Gain the skills you need to succeed in the meat retail industry. Learn to assemble, clean, disassemble and operate a bandsaw, keeping to safety procedures and hygiene practices. Learn to carry out a safety check on cutting guides and safety guards.

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• Certificate II

  Meat Processing (Food Services)

  AMP20117-01

  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.

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• Certificate III

  Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)

  AMP30815-01

  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.

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• Certificate III

  Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture)

  AMP31016-01

  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.

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Organic Farming

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...

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Permaculture

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...

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Rural Operations

Explore the possibilities as you breathe in the fresh country air and develop foundational skills to work across a broad range of areas in the agricultural industry. more...

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Viticulture

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Wool

Be part of the Australian wool industry, the world's number one producer of premium quality wool. Shear sheep and handle and class wool in sheds across the country. more...

• Certificate II

  Shearing

  AHC21316-01

  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.

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• Certificate IV

  Wool Classing

  AHC41325-01

  Prepare to work as a professional wool classer registered with AWEX. Ideal for wool handlers ready to step into specialised roles and support Australia’s premium wool industry through expert clip preparation and classing.

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• Certificate IV

  Wool Classing

  AHC41316-01

  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.

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