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If a life on the land calls to you, now is the time to grab the wheel.
Learn vital skills for a sustainable industry from livestock breeding, health and transportation, to establishing pastures and crop harvesting. Become a qualified operator of machinery such as tractors, skid-steers and front-end loaders and learn best practice for building stock fences and more.
This qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, cropping or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both cropping and livestock. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change
Some things you'll learn:
- How to undertake agricultural crop production and harvesting activities
- How to prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- How to coordinate and monitor livestock transport
- How to use, maintain and repair machinery and equipment
- How to breed, rear young livestock and care for livestock
This course is right for you if...
- You enjoy physically active work
- You're adaptable and coordinate work with others
- You're comfortable working outdoors in very hot or cold weather
- You enjoy mechanical work
- You're comfortable being exposed pollutants, gases, dust or odours
This course will be FREE from 1 January 2023. The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
| 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 |
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Agriculture.
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, 2023
Carnarvon - Self Paced External
Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.
Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.
| Duration | 6 Months |
| When | Available all year round, 2023 |
| Where | Carnarvon |
| How | Self Paced External |
READY TO APPLY?
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FEES
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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, 2023 |
| Where | Merredin |
| How | Traineeship |
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, 2023 |
| Where | Merredin |
| How | Workplace Delivery |
READY TO APPLY?
Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.
FEES
Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.