Agriculture and Technology courses

• TAFE StatementFarm Fencing

  800-001304

  Become an expert in farm fencing to improve agricultural infrastructure. Learn about materials, designs and management strategies for efficient, sustainable farming. Optimise land use, protect crops, and ensure the welfare of animals.

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  • landcare worker

  • farm worker

  • farmhand

  • bush regenerator.

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• Statement of AttainmentSafe 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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  • Farm worker

  • Machinery operator

  • Seasonal worker

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• Statement of AttainmentAgricultural 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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  • farm worker

  • pest control worker

  • horticultural worker

  • broadacre spray contractor

  • conservation worker.

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• Statement of AttainmentChainsaw Operations - Trim and Cut

  900-83005

  Gain chainsaw and teamwork skills to trim and cross cut felled trees safely and efficiently. Apply your machine use and maintenance knowledge in domestic situations, in arboriculture and forestry, and fieldwork, including in emergency services.

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  • tree work contractor

  • powerline/utilities vegetation manager

  • roads and national parks field worker

  • conservation and land management field worker

  • agricultural fence clearing and construction

  • arborist with the Certificate III in Arboriculture

  • forestry field worker with the Certificate III Forest Operations.

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• Certificate IIIAgricultural Mechanical Technology

  AUR30420-01

  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.

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  Apprenticeship

  • Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

  • Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application

  Non-apprenticeship

  • Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

  • Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

  • Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

  • This course may be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Check your preferred campus page for more information.

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  • Agricultural mechanical technician

  • Workshop foreman

  • Broadacre workshop supervisor

  • Sole trader repairer

  • Farm machinery salesperson

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• Certificate IIIIrrigation Technology

  AHC32424-01

  Learn essential skills in advanced urban irrigation systems for better plant growth and sustainability. You’ll get specialised experience that sets you apart, working on real projects and solving irrigation challenges.

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  • irrigation technician

  • water management consultant

  • environmental control officer

  • agricultural systems technologist

  • landscape irrigation specialist.

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• Certificate IIIAgriculture

  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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  • animal attendant/stockperson

  • farm or station hand/worker/labourer

  • assistant farm fencing contractor

  • farm machinery worker

  • farm overseer

  • senior jackaroo or jillaroo.

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• Certificate IVAgriculture

  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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  • 1 year of experience working in farming and agriculture, as evidenced by your resume, a cover letter outlining your experience and a letter from an employer or supervisor

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  • farm supervisor

  • farm team leader

  • livestock team leader

  • cropping team leader

  • agriculture technician

  • agriculture contractor.

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• DiplomaAgriculture

  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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  • Successful completion of the Certificate III in Agriculture or equivalent qualification as evidenced by a copy of your transcript or certificate AND/OR

  • 2 years of experience working in farming and agriculture, as evidenced by your resume, a cover letter outlining your experience and a letter from an employer or supervisor

  • Before enrolling you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and demonstrate a performance level of 5 for learning, 4 for reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy, and 3 for digital literacy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success.

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  • farm production manager

  • production unit manager

  • pastoral operations manager

  • station/property manager

  • agribusiness manager.

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