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Open the gate to a career in Agriculture.
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.
A Certificate II in Agriculture is an entry-level course focused on the fundamentals of modern farm work, including working with livestock and crops. This qualification is a starting point for anyone looking to work within any stream of agriculture. It will also set you up for a wide range of career and study paths across agriculture, agribusiness and rural operations.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.
Skills you'll learn:
- Work effectively in the industry
- Assist crop establishment, maintenance and harvesting
- Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
- How to care for health and welfare of livestock
- How to operate vehicles, machinery and equipment
This course is right for you if:
- You enjoy physically active work
- You have good manual dexterity
- You like to drive vehicles or equipment
- You have a good knowledge of food production and processing
- You're adaptable and coordinate work with others
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Job opportunities include:
- Agribusiness Administrator
- Farm or station hand
- Farm Production Manager
- Production Unit Manager
- Agronomist
- Station/Property Manager
- Stockperson
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA
Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.
Study options and how to apply
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Available all year round, 2022
Merredin - Traineeship
A Traineeship is a full-time employment-based training program usual lasting twelve (12) months or more. Learning is predominantly in the workplace and may be supplemented by training at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in a Traineeship Course.
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| Duration | 12 Months |
| When | Available all year round, 2022 |
| Where | Merredin |
| How | Traineeship |
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Merredin - Workplace Delivery
A CRTAFE trainer and assessor can complete an assessment of a person’s knowledge and competencies whilst on-the-job (in the workplace). Options can vary across qualifications and campuses.
| Duration | 6 Months |
| When | Available all year round, 2022 |
| Where | Merredin |
| How | Workplace Delivery |