Livestock Handling Skill Set

State ID: AE403

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Set yourself up for livestock management

This skill set will provide the knowledge to understand and manage livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses and goats. It's the perfect introductory to our Agriculture and Livestock Management courses that are available, providing you with the stepping stones into further training opportunities.

Our Livestock Handling Skill Set will have you learning about:

Handling livestock using basic techniques
Administering medication
Identifying and drafting livestock
Complying with industry animal welfare requirements.

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

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.

^ Please note: Eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

Entrance requirements

RTO Entrance Requirements

Any person currently prohibited under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 from handling animals, will be ineligible for entry into the course. Learning outcomes include an understanding of specific legislation, and industry-specific terminology such that a minimum year 10 level English is regarded as a minimum.

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Further Study

Livestock Management and Control Short Course

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Semester 2, 2023

Geraldton - Livestock Handling Skill Set - 31 October to 9 November

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	6 Days
When	Semester 2, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	On Campus

Units and fees

Units required: To achieve this Skill Set you must successfully complete all four (4) units of competence listed below.

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
AHCLSK205	Handle livestock using basic techniques	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
AHCLSK301	Administer medication to livestock	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
AHCLSK308	Identify and draft livestock	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
AHCLSK331	Comply with industry animal welfare requirements	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

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