GOTAFE
2 years
A practical 2-year part-time agriculture course designed for students seeking careers in farming, livestock production, and viticulture. Combining hands-on training with modern equipment operation and sustainable farming practices, this qualification prepares graduates for immediate employment in agricultural settings.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview ensures the course suits your needs and aspirations. Prospective traineeship or apprenticeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer. You must have physical stamina for outdoor tasks, ability to work in various weather conditions, and access to a laptop/computer with internet, digital camera, workboots, and general stationery.
The course comprises 16 units: 2 core units covering workplace health and safety processes and environmentally sustainable work practices. Elective units include livestock management (treatments, feeding plans, water supplies, health control), crop and pasture establishment, biosecurity measures, chemical handling and application, fencing and irrigation systems, machinery operation (tractors, front-end loaders, quad bikes, utility vehicles), machinery maintenance, weed control, soil sampling, and viticulture-specific units on pest/disease identification and canopy maintenance.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with national recognition. The provider offers flexible delivery options including blended learning, workplace integration, and online components to suit different student circumstances. With multiple campuses across Northern Victoria and dedicated support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and the Koorie Unit, GOTAFE ensures students have access to comprehensive academic and personal support throughout their studies.
Graduates may be eligible for roles including Farm or Station Hand, Farm or Station Worker, and Livestock Transport Driver. The Certificate III provides entry into the Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122) for further specialization. Completion also enables entry into multiple Charles Sturt University Bachelor programs including Bachelor of Horticulture, Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management, Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, Bachelor of Viticulture, Bachelor of Wine Science, and Bachelor of Wine Business.
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