Certificate III in Agriculture

Overview

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.

Click here to learn more about our AgSchools program

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Workplace – Some/all teaching and assessment will be conducted at your workplace
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship
• On-campus - Assessment is conducted on campus.

Locations

• Shepparton Vic
• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

School-based trainees: (joining AgSchools) will commence training February/March 2025.

Public students: (and non-school trainees) can commence at any time.

When You Can Enrol

School-based trainees: (intending on joining AgSchools) are recommended to apply December/January, prior to commencement of training.

Public students: (and non-school trainees) can apply anytime throughout the year.

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.

Requirements

• You will require farm or agribusiness access (if you cannot find a workplace, please let us know as we may be able to assist).
• Students will be required to have their own hi-vis collared shirt, work boots and broadbrimmed hat.
• Applicants will utilise agricultural equipment and perform some manual tasks, an average level of fitness is required.

Please note - applicants are strongly advised to:
• Have basic literacy skills and numeracy skills.
• Have basic digital literacy skills and knowledge, including access to: internet, email and text message.

Assessment

The assessments enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. These assessments may include a combination of demonstration of skills, completion of written tasks, and the creation of portfolios.

Skills developed

- Livestock (sheep, beef, dairy)
- Animal health and welfare
- Machinery operation and maintenance
- Work, health and safety
- First Aid certificate
- Soil management and plant nutrition
- Chemical user certificate
- Machinery applications
- Pasture and crop management
- Fencing applications
- Agribusiness

Compulsory Units

AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCBAC410 Plan and implement a pasture establishment program
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Selectable Units

Additional selectable units may apply

Licences/Tickets

Chemical user certificate
First Aid certificate (optional unit)
Forklift Licence (optional unit)
Chainsaw ticket (optional unit)

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Qualification.

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $2,700.00 (Tuition $2,700.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $540.00 (Tuition $540.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,000.00 (Tuition $6,000.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

Given the nature of the Agriculture qualifications, the units you will undertake in your studies vary greatly depending upon the Agricultural industry, line of work and/or personal unit choices. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation to begin with, and materials fees will vary depending on the student cohort.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

AGSCHOOLS FEES INFORMATION
Certificate II and Certificate III Free TAFE eligible individuals will pay $60 for an AG SCHOOLS shirt plus a $60 Excursion Fee; there are no other unit fees on top of this.
For individuals who are not eligible for FREE TAFE the $60 AG SCHOOLS shirt fee and the $60 Excursion Fee will apply but there are additional unit fees. on 2024 prices the unit fee will be $155.50 (for Certificate II) and $167.50 (for Certificate III Year 1). Certificate III students may select up to six elective units in Year 2 (depending on progression and attendance at school holiday programs), so fees may vary slightly. The unit payments for non-eligible students will be ‘broken’ into two Semester payments. (Students who hold a current concession card will be eligible for reduced unit fees).

Funding may be made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to enter the agricultural industries in an entry-level role. You may find work as a farm or station hand, or farm or station worker.

Pathways

A great starting point for a career in Agriculture. Further your studies in the Certificate IV or Diploma courses.

For further information please contact Wodonga TAFE Customer Experience 1300 MyTAFE / 1300 698 233 Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

Public student can apply anytime online via the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website. School-based trainees contact your school careers advisor, or contact our Customer Experience staff on 1300 698 233.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.