Certificate III in Agriculture

The nationally accredited Certificate III in Agriculture can lead to in-demand roles like farm foreman, cropping overseer or machinery operator in the evolving agriculture industry. Choose from a range of electives to tailor this qualification to your unique goals and gain hands-on learning in current agricultural practices.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Depending on your electives, you could learn:

• How to handle tractors, front end loaders and quad bikes
• To breed, handle and transport livestock
• The essentials of crop harvesting and pasture establishment
• Fencing design and construction
• Chemical application and storage

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Plus, develop the attributes to get ahead in this field:

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Great communication skills
• Strategic thinking

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course will provide you with:

• A nationally recognised course at Certificate III level
• Strong pathways to further study

Career outcomes and job roles:

• Farm worker
• Station hand
• Farm foreman
• Machinery operator

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your Certificate III knowledge to the next level with our agriculture study pathway:

• Certificate IV in Agriculture
• Diploma of Agriculture
• Diploma of Agribusiness Management
• Advanced Diploma of Agriculture
• Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management

INDUSTRY DEMAND

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing employs approximately 326,200 persons (ABS trend data). Over the past five years, employment in the industry has increased by 1.5 per cent.

The Agriculture industry requires skilled people to contribute to developing more efficient methods of food and fibre production, as the demand to produce more with less land and water resources increases.e of publication.