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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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    Diploma of Laboratory Technology

    National ID MSL50122 | State ID BIX5

    This qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a range of laboratory technologies to conduct scientific-technical tests in most industry sectors, utilising specialist technical knowledge. They conduct a wide range of routine and complex, specialised tests where atypical samples may be...

    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Online and on campus

    Livestock Handling Skill Set

    State ID AE403

    Your path to working with livestock starts here

    From cattle, to sheep, horses and more - learn the basics of handling and caring for livestock in this hands-on skill set.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set

    National ID ACMSS00007 | State ID AD737

    Pet safety in the palm of your hand.

    Microchipping is a simple and easy way for pets to be identified and reunited with their owners if they become lost or otherwise. Learn the skills to implant microchips and how they work with this practical skill set.
    Campuses
    • Northam
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Operate a Tractor Skill Set

    State ID KAD18

    Learn 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.

    ...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Pork Production

    National ID AHC30416 | State ID BDB3

    And 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
    • Merredin

    Study Modes
    • Workplace

    Provide First Aid Skill Set

    State ID KAD56

    Learn to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

    Campuses
    • Moora
    • Northam

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management

    National ID AHC30318 | State ID BEF8

    Keep 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
    • Carnarvon

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate II in Rural Operations

    National ID AHC21216 | State ID BDE2

    Make 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
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement

    National ID MSL20122 | State ID BIX8
    This 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
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Online and on campus
    • Workplace

    Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

    National ID ACM40418 | State ID BED9

    Look 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
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus