GOTAFE
4 weeks
An entry-level safety awareness program designed for people entering agriculture or horticulture industries. Learn about workplace hazards, risks, and employment conditions across five industry modules including dairy, cropping, horticulture, orchards, and livestock.
This course is suitable for school leavers, seasonal workers, and anyone wanting to enter the agriculture or horticulture industries. Students must have access to a laptop or computer with internet access to complete the online self-directed modules. No prior qualifications are required, making this an accessible entry point for those new to the agricultural sector.
The course comprises five industry-specific safety modules that students can select based on their interests: Dairy module covers dairy farming safety practices; Cropping module addresses crop production hazards; Amenity Horticulture module focuses on ornamental plant production safety; Orchard module covers fruit and tree crop safety; and Livestock module addresses animal husbandry safety. Each module includes videos, resources, and quizzes to demonstrate understanding of industry-specific hazards and employment conditions.
GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE) is a registered training organisation (RTO 3094) with extensive experience delivering vocational education across regional Victoria. The institution offers comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance. GOTAFE's online delivery ensures flexible access to quality agricultural training with professional instructors and industry-relevant content.
Upon completion, participants may progress to further qualifications in agriculture and horticulture, including Certificate II in Agriculture, Certificate III in Agriculture, Certificate III in Production Horticulture, or Certificate IV in Horticulture. This induction provides a foundation for employment in farming, horticultural operations, and agricultural businesses, with pathways to supervisory and management roles in these industries.
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