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Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Learn about local, regional and global issues and start a career that will make a difference.
Whether you’re interested in helping sick and injured animals, passionate about preserving the natural environment or excited by working on a farm, we have the training and qualifications to get you where you want to go.
Hired starts here.
Environment, Agriculture and Science courses lead to rewarding job outcomes as these areas are in high demand within Western Australia. Many of the qualifications will also open doors for interstate and international opportunities. Learn with us and you’ll learn from the best: our agriculture, science and environment department boasts of highly qualified, experienced and award-winning lecturers.
Did you know?
Students at our BCMI campus produce, harvest and distribute their own honey. The natural product is called ‘Batavia Coast Honey’.
Reasons to study in this industry
- 82% of workers in this industry are regionally based
- 83.7% of agriculture and environmental VET graduates are employed 6 months after training
- All of these industries have strong future growth and provide a range of career options
Do you have a passion for animals? Take an animal studies course and kickstart a career caring for and working with animals in animal shelters, kennels or pet shops. Animal Studies courses will equip you with essential skills and knowledge in areas such as animal nutrition, animal ethics, handling and transportation of animals.
Start a rewarding career as a veterinary nurse and provide expert care for sick and injured animals. Our veterinary nursing course involves practical training to prepare you with the specialist skills needed for the workplace, including how to care for sick and injured animals and assist with examination, diagnosis, treatment and surgery.
Looking for a career in agriculture? We offer a wide range of industry relevant agriculture courses that will give you the practical skills and knowledge to get where you want to go. Our award-winning lecturers will give you hands-on training on real farms where you will have the opportunity to take part in projects and form relationships with industry partners.
Whether you want to start a career in horticulture, are looking for formal recognition of skills you already have or are hoping to gain new skills to take your existing career to the next stage, we have a horticulture course for you. From gardening, nursery work and landscaping to parks, gardens and turf management: our horticulture courses will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge to help you achieve your goals.
Passionate about the environment and preserving it for generations to come? You might find a career in conservation rewarding. Take a conservation or environmental training course with us and learn from industry-leading trainers about resource and land management, mine site rehabilitation, natural area restoration and more.
Are you interested in understanding and protecting the natural world? An environmental science course at TAFE will provide you with practical and hands-on training on assessing the impact of human activity on the environment and developing scientific solutions to help protect it.
If you are looking for a career with exciting and diverse opportunities, our laboratory operations courses will open doors for you. Our world-class training will prepare you to work in a wide range of industries including biomedical, pharmaceuticals, mining, agriculture, petroleum, environment, cosmetic and many more!
Operate a Tractor Skill Set
State ID KAD18Learn how to operate a tractor
Gain the skills and knowledge to operate and complete tractor operations under general supervision in the agriculture, horticulture, and land management sectors.
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Campuses
Study Modes
- Muresk
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Pork Production
National ID AHC30416 | State ID BDB3And this little piggy went straight into a dynamic career.
Learn the ins and outs of working at a pig farm and get ahead of the workforce competition with skills in livestock care, transport, health and safety and more.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Merredin
Study Modes
- Workplace
Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management
National ID AHC30318 | State ID BEF8Keep valuable assets pest-free.
Begin a career where your skills in identifying and managing pests will be constantly in demand. This qualification could see you working in agriculture, conservation and land management, horticulture and beyond.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Carnarvon
Study Modes
- Online
Certificate II in Rural Operations
National ID AHC21216 | State ID BDE2Make a great living off the land.
Work in rural operations is increasing in regional areas and around Western Australia. Get the skills to work in some of the exciting new operations happening near you and further afield.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Kalgoorlie
Study Modes
- Online and on campus
Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
National ID MSL20122 | State ID BIX8This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of sampling and measurement activities as part of laboratory, production or field operations in the construction, manufacturing, resources and environmental industry sectors.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus
- Online
- Online and on campus
- Workplace
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
National ID ACM40418 | State ID BED9Look after all creatures, great and small.
Graduates of this course will be leaving Central Regional TAFE as qualified Vet Nurses. You will learn to look after all types of animals with both theoretical and practical elements to this hands-on course.
Campuses
Study Modes
- Geraldton
Study Modes
- On campus