Wodonga TAFE
14-24 months
Develop practical agricultural skills and knowledge to work as a competent farm or station operator. This 14-24 month program combines classroom learning with hands-on workshops and workplace mentoring, preparing you for entry-level roles in farming and agribusiness.
Applicants require farm or agribusiness access (assistance available if needed). Basic literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills are strongly advised, including internet, email, and text message access. Average level of fitness is required as you'll operate agricultural equipment and perform manual tasks. You must provide your own hi-vis collared shirt, work boots, and broadbrimmed hat.
The course covers comprehensive agricultural competencies including livestock management (sheep, beef, dairy), animal health and welfare, machinery operation and maintenance, soil management and plant nutrition, pasture and crop management, chemical application and safety, fencing applications, agribusiness principles, and workplace health and safety. Compulsory units include pasture establishment, chemical transport and application, livestock feeding plans, animal welfare compliance, plant nutrition, weed control, and environmental sustainability. Elective units allow specialization in areas such as crop establishment and harvesting, biosecurity, milking operations, machinery operation (tractors, loaders, chainsaws, quad bikes), and first aid certification.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organization (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in agricultural education across northern Victoria. The institution offers flexible delivery options including school-based programs (AgSchools), workplace-based traineeships, and public student pathways. With multiple campus locations and experienced mentoring, Wodonga TAFE provides practical, industry-relevant training that prepares students for immediate employment in the agricultural sector.
Successful completion enables entry into agricultural industries in entry-level roles such as farm hand, station hand, or farm worker. Graduates can progress to Certificate IV or Diploma-level qualifications for advanced agricultural management and specialization. Career opportunities span livestock production, crop management, agribusiness operations, and farm management across diverse agricultural sectors.
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