Agriculture

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate IV in Agriculture

Develop your skills and knowledge to gain a supervisory role in an ever-expanding Agricultural sector! If you have a sound business mind and have practical agricultural skills and experience, or have completed a Certificate III in Agriculture, you could develop a career in the primary industry sector as a manager of a farming operation or agribusiness administrator. This course focuses on the practical technical skills, agricultural techniques and operations of running an agricultural enterprise.

Traineeship Option

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FEES

Government Funded $485.00
Concession $97.00
Fee For Service $5,820.00

DELIVERY METHOD

Blended
Workplace
Traineeship

DURATION

Both Public & Trainee students: usually complete the program within 12 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.

SCHEDULE

Delivery schedule will be discussed with successful applicant upon acceptance into the course.

Certificate III in Agriculture

Learn the technical agricultural skills and knowledge you need as a skilled person in an agriculture or agribusiness workplace. Building on existing experience to become a competent agricultural operator as a public student or as a trainee through your employer. Training will be conducted in a classroom, via workshops, or excursions and through onsite mentoring on-farm.

Free TAFE
Traineeship Option

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FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $600.00
Concession $120.00
Fee For Service $6,000.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Workplace
Traineeship

DURATION

Traineeship 14 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring. Public applicants, Part Time, 14 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.

SCHEDULE

Variable depending on school-based traineeship, non-school traineeship or public cohort training arrangement.

Certificate III in Rural Operations

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in agriculture, horticulture and conservation land management and at least one and up to four other related industries. Course is delivered by Matthews and Associates in North West Victoria.

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FEES

DELIVERY METHOD

DURATION

Workplace, Part-time: 24 Months

SCHEDULE

Jan – Dec – on-going enrolments begin at any time!

Certificate II in Agriculture

Offering the foundation building blocks to your career in agriculture and offered as a public student or traineeship through your employer. This course offers the basic skills and knowledge that you will require to become a skilled person in primary industries.

Free TAFE
Traineeship Option

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FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $410.00
Concession $82.00
Fee For Service $4,100.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Workplace
Traineeship

DURATION

Traineeship 12 - 18 months Part Time, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring. Public applicants, Part Time, 18 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.

SCHEDULE

Variable depending on school-based traineeship, non-school traineeship or public cohort training arrangement.

TRAINEESHIPS

Certificate IV in Agriculture

Develop your skills and knowledge to gain a supervisory role in an ever-expanding Agricultural sector! If you have a sound business mind and have practical agricultural skills and experience, or have completed a Certificate III in Agriculture, you could develop a career in the primary industry sector as a manager of a farming operation or agribusiness administrator. This course focuses on the practical technical skills, agricultural techniques and operations of running an agricultural enterprise.

Traineeship Option

Find out more

FEES

Government Funded $485.00
Concession $97.00
Fee For Service $5,820.00

DELIVERY METHOD

Blended
Workplace
Traineeship

DURATION

Both Public & Trainee students: usually complete the program within 12 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.

SCHEDULE

Delivery schedule will be discussed with successful applicant upon acceptance into the course.

Certificate III in Agriculture

Learn the technical agricultural skills and knowledge you need as a skilled person in an agriculture or agribusiness workplace. Building on existing experience to become a competent agricultural operator as a public student or as a trainee through your employer. Training will be conducted in a classroom, via workshops, or excursions and through onsite mentoring on-farm.

Free TAFE
Traineeship Option

Find out more

FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $600.00
Concession $120.00
Fee For Service $6,000.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Workplace
Traineeship

DURATION

Traineeship 14 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring. Public applicants, Part Time, 14 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.

SCHEDULE

Variable depending on school-based traineeship, non-school traineeship or public cohort training arrangement.

Certificate II in Agriculture

Offering the foundation building blocks to your career in agriculture and offered as a public student or traineeship through your employer. This course offers the basic skills and knowledge that you will require to become a skilled person in primary industries.

Free TAFE
Traineeship Option

Find out more

FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $410.00
Concession $82.00
Fee For Service $4,100.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus
Workplace
Traineeship

DURATION

Traineeship 12 - 18 months Part Time, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring. Public applicants, Part Time, 18 - 24 months, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.

SCHEDULE

Variable depending on school-based traineeship, non-school traineeship or public cohort training arrangement.

The above traineeship or apprenticeship courses are available to employed trainees or apprentices only.

SHORT COURSES

Agricultural Chemical Skill Set

Learn the industry standards for chemical use, storage and handling. This course provides the required training for many quality assurance programs and is necessary to apply for the Victorian agricultural chemical users permit. Learn to use and apply chemicals in an industry environment.

Free TAFE

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FEES

FREE TAFE: This course is free to eligible individuals.

Government Funded $180.00
Concession $36.00
Fee For Service $400.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

2 Days

SCHEDULE

2024 Dates:
21 & 28 May, 16 & 23 Jul, 3 & 10 Sep, or 12 & 19 November
Time & Day: 8:30am-4.30pm, Tuesdays

AgVet Chemical User's Course Reaccreditation Victoria

Re-accredit your current (within 5 year validity) AgVet Chemical Licence. Learn current legislative requirements and safe working practices needed to use pesticides and herbicides. There's hands-on training in the preparation, application, transportation and storing of chemicals.

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FEES

$240.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

1 Day

SCHEDULE

2024 Dates 21 May, or 3 Sep
Time: 8.30am-4:30pm
Day: Tuesday

Chainsaw Training

This course covers the units FWPCOT2239 - Trim and Cut Felled Trees and FWPCOT2237 - Maintain Chainsaws (equivalent to level 1 chainsaw operation). This training will provide you with knowledge and skills to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw for trimming and cutting fallen trees using a range of cutting techniques. You will learn to identify cross cutting requirements, prepare and maintain equipment, assess trees and plan cutting and trim and cross cut safely and efficiently.

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FEES

$360.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

2 Days

SCHEDULE

2024 Dates:
Wodonga: | Building H (Ag/Hort Building, University Drive, West Wodonga)
- Mon 20 & Tue 21 May
- Mon 17 & Tue 18 Jun
- Mon 22 & Tue 23 Jul
- Mon 19 & Tue 20 Aug

Shepparton: To be confirmed
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm

Operate a Pole Saw

Gain the practical skills for operation and maintenance of a pole saw as a national competency. This training is useful to get additional skills for the Arboriculture and Horticulture industries.

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FEES

$240.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

1 day

SCHEDULE

Dates: Wednesday 22 May
Times: 8.30am - 4.30pm

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles

A training requirement for all industries using side by side utility vehicles, you’ll be introduced to the legislative requirements and safe working practices.

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FEES

$250.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

2 days'

SCHEDULE

2024 Dates: 10 & 11 Sep
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm | Days: Tues & Wed

Operate Tractors

Prepare yourself to operate a tractor safely in the farming environment, adhering to legislation. This is a useful, practical and theoretical course for people new to the industry, as well as those who would like to stay informed about current standards and practices.

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FEES

$320.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

2 days

SCHEDULE

2024 Dates: 26 & 27 Aug (Mon-Tue)
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm (2 days)

Quad Bike Training

Whether for work or play, it is important that you understand the best and safest way to ride and use quad bikes. In a working environment, it is very important you understand the legislative requirements surrounding quad bike usage.

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FEES

$300.00

DELIVERY METHOD

On-campus

DURATION

2 Days

SCHEDULE

2024 Dates: Mon 21 and Tue 22 Oct
Time: 8.30am-4.30pm (2 sessions)