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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.

Animal studies courses

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.

Veterinary Nursing Courses

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.

Agriculture Courses

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.  

Horticulture Courses

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.

Conservation, Land & Environmental Management Courses

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.

Environmental Science Courses

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! 

Laboratory Operations Courses

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    AUSCHEM Basic Course Skill Set

    State ID KAA57
    Handle chemicals safely

    This course is delivered in partnership with AusChem WA and will assist you to manage risks associated with chemical use, to understand your obligations in the areas of duty of care, quality assurance and environmental management.

    On a practical...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Backyard Beekeeping Skill Set

    State ID KAD14
    Learn basic skills for backyard beekeeping and the importance bees have on the environment

    Honey bees are vital to our supply of healthy foods. Honey bees are pollinators, which means they travel from plant to plant to collect and deposit pollen – which makes it possible for many...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Chainsaw and Polesaw Skill Set

    State ID KAD74

    Time to refine your chainsaw and polesaw skills!

    Whilst the training is more ‘Ranger focused’, the course is open to any students interested in learning how to operate a chainsaw and polesaw. It is expected that the students would have a reasonable level of language, literacy,...

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    • Moora

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Chainsaw Skill Set

    State ID KAA14
    Learn how to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw.
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    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    National ID AHC21020 | State ID BGH1

    Grow your career in conservation and ecosystem management here.

    Get the practical skills to begin your career in conservation and ecosystem management. Learn how to maintain and restore natural and cultural places, farmland, wildlife habitats and more.
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    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    National ID AHC31421 | State ID BHM6

    Work for the future.

    The Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides participants with a solid understanding of the conservation and land management industry.

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    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online

    Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    National ID AHC40920 | State ID BGH6

    Lead and coordinate in conservation and ecosystem management.

    Learn the lay of the land in natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks and be prepared for specialised roles within the conservation and land management industries.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    National ID AHC51120 | State ID BGF9

    Manage conservation and land management projects.

    Become a champion for the land and those that depend on it. Learn to be an effective manager, while gaining skills in the management of fauna, plant life classification, surveying and more.
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    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Drone Technology Skill Set

    State ID KAD40

    Learn the essentials of flying drones and capturing images in compliance with regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards. Drones are becoming increasingly popular and used in a variety of industries, including agriculture, 3D construction,...

    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
    • Exmouth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

    National ID MSS40222 | State ID BIR2
    This qualification applies to environmental assistants, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory/local governments.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online