Agriculture Courses

If you love all things flora, the Certificate III in Horticulture is an entry path into gardening, landscaping, and nursery work. You’ll quickly learn to tell the real plants from the weeds, then how to install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants. This nationally recognised qualification also covers weed control, soil improvement, pressurised irrigation systems, amenity pruning, and the environmental application of chemicals. Enquire now for the unit list and entry requirements. Learn more.

The Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416) is the qualification you need to get started in a nursery, work as a garden labourer or horticultural assistant. Over 6 months (at an advanced training facility) you will definitely get your hands dirty — as you learn to recognise plants, treat weeds, test plants and soil for diseases, and grow trees and shrubs. Enquire now for a course schedule, intakes dates, and enrolment options. Learn more.

Get a job at a nursery or garden centre with the AHC31120 Certificate III in Nursery Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to grow and care for nursery plants, using a range of chemicals and nursery equipment. The course covers: workplace safety, transporting and storing hazardous chemicals, recognising plant species, operating irrigation systems, understanding plant nutrition, recognising pests and diseases, selling plants to customers, operating vehicles and machinery, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, nursery career outcomes, and upcoming dates for enrolment. Learn more.

An Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60216 is great for farming professionals and horticulturalists who need management and leadership skills. This qualification focuses heavily on business administration and students choose up to 8 units from a range of electives in business analysis, strategic planning, and managing climate risk. The Advanced Diploma of Horticulture AHC60216 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. Learn more.

A Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116 is for students seeking a career in farm and agribusiness management. This is a flexible diploma and students choose their own study units from the following speciality areas: agribusiness, livestock, cropping, business administration, safety. The Diploma of Agriculture AHC50116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. Learn more.

A AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management is for students seeking careers in farming and agribusiness management. Students undertaking this diploma will develop a whole farm plan, climate risk strategies, and a business plan. The AHC51422 Diploma of Agribusiness Management is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. Learn more.

A Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116 is perfect for students who need both farming skills and knowledge of business administration. This certificate is flexible and students can choose electives in organic farming, working with livestock, business administration, and using chemicals. The Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture) focuses on sustainable food production and farm management through a comprehensive understanding of human ecology, soil science, and landscape planning. It emphasizes regenerative strategies for soil management to enhance agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. A unique feature of the degree is the inclusion of on-farm residential schools, offering hands-on experience in applying these principles. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) offers a multidisciplinary approach, equipping students with comprehensive marine knowledge. It promotes an interdisciplinary mindset to meet the increasing need for coastal and marine specialists. This study enables students to observe, experiment, and analyze marine habitats and environments. Graduates are proficient in data collection, whether hands-on, in labs, or using advanced satellite technologies, positioning them for diverse roles in marine exploration and research. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Forestry Systems) delves into the essential functions of forests in both natural and cultivated settings. Drawing from foundational scientific concepts, students will explore topics such as the cultivation of native forests, the dynamics of fire ecology and its management, the science behind wood and its uses, as well as the techniques and technologies pertinent to forest operations. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the intricate world of forestry. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences) integrates environmental enthusiasm with scientific comprehension. It offers insights on managing and conserving at-risk environments and species globally, notably in Australia. This course fosters a profound grasp of environmental theories and conservation principles, providing hands-on experience and fostering industry ties. Students will hone practical, creative thinking, and analytical abilities, equipping them to address intricate global environmental challenges. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Cell and Developmental Biology) provides insights into cellular functions and the genetic, molecular, and cellular foundations of development in various organisms. Students will address ethical considerations surrounding technologies like IVF, stem cell practices, and genetic modifications. The degree's adaptability allows for the integration of individual scientific interests with foundational concepts in cell and developmental biology. Furthermore, students acquire expertise in research techniques vital for probing issues in this domain and their applications in biomedical technologies. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) provides an in-depth understanding of animal behaviour, health, welfare, nutrition, production, reproduction, and human-animal interactions. Students gain hands-on experience with diverse animal facilities, from reptiles and native mammals to sheep and cattle, and collaboration with wildlife parks, zoos, and farms. As human-animal interactions grow, especially in companionship and food production, graduates are poised for diverse careers including animal welfare officer, life scientist, quarantine officer, and roles in research, teaching, and government sectors. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology) delves into the study of terrestrial, avian, and aquatic animals. It examines their chemical and physical compositions, evolution, behaviour, physiology, ecology, and biodiversity. With an estimated 1-2 million animal species, only a fraction are known. This degree emphasizes the vast diversity of animal life and its implications for agriculture, conservation, veterinary science, education, and public policy. Students engage in both field and laboratory learning, focusing on global challenges and human impact on animal futures. Learn more.

The Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Technology) offers students a comprehensive understanding of agriculture, combined with proficiency in data management, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. As the global demand for efficient and sustainable food and fibre production grows, technological advancements in agriculture play a pivotal role. This course emphasizes the importance of analyzing data to enhance production efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and formulate sustainable farming strategies. Learn more.

Do you work with agricultural chemicals and need the skills to handle, transport, and store them safely? How about the AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set? It’s a group of nationally recognised short courses that cover the essential aspects of agricultural chemical usage and safety. Competencies include: identifying pests and weeds then determining chemical requirements, identifying different chemicals and assessing their hazards, preparing chemical mixes in accordance with label instructions, safely applying chemicals using a range of application equipment, transporting and storing chemicals according to their Safety Data Sheets SDSs. Enquire now for the list of agricultural career competencies and upcoming enrolment dates. PLEASE NOTE: this skillset is completed as a standalone course and articulates to a full qualification in either horticulture or agriculture. Learn more.

Get your first job in the shearing sheds with the AHC21416 Certificate II in Wool Handling. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to pen sheep, perform board duties, carry out wool pressing, and assist your supervisor prepare sheep for shearing and crutching. You’ll also be introduced to the animal welfare and workplace safety protocols that protect both you, and the sheep. This course is often delivered on-the-job as part of an apprenticeship. Enquire now for the list of study units, wool handling competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

Get a job at an aquaculture farm or seafood company with the SFI30319 Certificate III in Seafood Post Harvest Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to process and pack seafood ready for sale. The course covers: hygiene and sanitation requirements for seafood, supervising the storage of temperature controlled stock, on-the-job safety, ensuring food quality and safety, HACCP procedures, packing and freezing seafood, operating packaging equipment and machines, cooking techniques, operating refrigerated storerooms. There is also scope to gain skills in retailing, merchandising and wholesaling seafood. Enquire now for the list of study units, seafood industry competencies, and latest course dates. Learn more.

Become a professional wool classer with the AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing. This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for AWEX Ltd. registration as an Australian Wool Classer. You will learn how to prepare fleeces for classing, appraise wool using industry descriptions, prepare wool based on its characteristics, press and document wool for a clip, The course also covers: shed duties, classing fleece wool, preparing for wool harvest, quality assurance, work health and safety, first aid. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

The Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness (AMP80215) is for agrifood leaders and CEOs who want highly developed decision making and innovation skills. Over 12 months of study you will be focusing on financial management, developing collaborative partnerships, strategic leadership, and change management. Graduate ready for a full range of agrifood leadership roles: CEO, Compliance Manager, Processing Plant Manager, Export and Marketing Manager. Enquire now for the entry requirements, course outcomes, and enrolment locations. Learn more.

If you’re seeking a leadership or managerial role in the agrifood industry, try the AMP80115 Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness. This advanced qualification is completely flexible and you’ll have the opportunity to choose study units that will develop your leadership, decision making, and technical skills. Graduate ready for work as a CEO, Export or Plant Manager. Enquire now for the list of elective choices, entry requirements and training centres. Learn more.

Get ready for a career working at fish farms, hatcheries, and nurseries with the Certificate II in Aquaculture (SFI20119). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work safely at Australian workplaces handling fish stocks and using aquatic equipment and machinery. The course covers: working effectively in the seafood industry, feeding and maintaining fish stocks, preparing and dispatching live stock for transport, communication. Enquire now for the list of study units, training centres, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.

Become an operations manager at an aquaculture farm with the Diploma of Aquaculture (SFI50119). This nationally recognised diploma delivers a mix of leadership, administration, and aquaculture operational skills. The course covers: establishing an aquaculture facility, ensuring the sustainability and biosecurity of aquaculture operations, developing a stock nutrition and breeding strategy, developing stock production plans, culturing new species, auditing aquaculture operations, managing machinery and equipment, communicating with influence, hiring staff and developing your work team, managing budgets, and much more. This course is also suited to aquaculture consultants and industry advisors. Enquire now for the full list of study units, available specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

The Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30116) prepares you for a career in agriculture and for immediate work as a farmhand or station worker. Over 12 months you will learn how to work safely on farms and other agricultural worksites — while choosing study electives in crop management, livestock handling, farm machinery operation and maintenance, fencing and pest control. Enquire now for the latest delivery options (on-campus/distance learning) and opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.

Get the skills you need to work with crops, livestock, and farm machinery with the Certificate III in Rural Operations (AHC32816). Graduates of this nationally recognised training course will be qualified for work as a senior farmhand. Over 12 months of classroom and on-the-job training you will learn how to identify, mark and muster livestock; implement animal health programs; work with pesticides and chemicals; construct and maintain fences; safely operate quad bikes, tractors, and other farm machinery.Enquire now for a list of training centres and for information about completing this course as an international student. Learn more.

Get qualified as a farm hand (without a work placement) by enrolling in the AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to work safely on a farm — operating a range of machinery (motorbikes, tractors) and carrying out standard jobs (mustering, marking livestock, fencing, weed control). The course takes 9 months to complete and is delivered via a mix of online components, face-to-face, and practical sessions. Enquire now for the next batch intake dates and your eligibility for government funded training. Learn more.

Grab a Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216) if you’d like to work in the agricultural and farming sector. Choose your own study area (rural operations, horticulture, or animal studies) and graduate with the practical skills to work safely at a farming worksite and carry out a range of manual tasks — as well as operate farm machinery and tools. Graduate job-ready with a qualification that’s recognised all over Australia. Enquire now for a course brochure and information about how to complete your training at school. Learn more.

The AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing is a hands-on course that brings your shearing skills and technique to a professional level. Over 18 weeks of study you’ll learn how to prepare and sharpen grind combs and cutters, as well as crutch and shear different breeds of sheep. Graduate able to shear at least 40 adult merino sheep or 50 adult crossbred sheep per day — the minimum standard for a novice shearer. Enquire now for your nearest training centre and the list of upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

The AHC30620 Certificate III in Production Horticulture can be used as a professional qualification for work at nurseries and orchards — but is also great for home enthusiasts wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that incorporates classroom and field work as well as online modules. The course covers: soil sampling and improvement, plant nutrition, crop planting and regulation, harvest, weed control, organics and composting. Enquire now for the next available enrolment dates and your nearest training centre. Learn more.

The AHC31021 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens qualifies you for labouring jobs at landscaping firms, sports grounds, golf courses, public parks and gardens. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you how to work safely outdoors and use a wide range of tools, chemicals, and landscaping equipment. The course covers: irrigation systems, pruning and weed control, garden pest control, soil improvement, garden and turf maintenance, safe chemical use and storage, drainage systems and more. Enquire now for the full list of study units and training providers near you that offer this course. Learn more.

Begin and exciting career in apiculture or start your own bee colony at home with the AHC31818 Certificate III in Beekeeping. This 2 year course will teach you how to establish an apiary site, assemble and maintain a beehive, extract honey, safely use smokers and beekeeping equipment, re-queen a bee colony, manage honey bee swarms, and safely transport bee hives to a new site. The course also covers essential aspects of workplace safety and quality assurance. Enquire now for the list of study units and available training dates near you. Learn more.

Learn to shear sheep at a professional level with the AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing. This nationally recognised training course teaches you how to maintain consistent shearing performance while shearing at least 140 crossbred sheep per day. The course takes 12 months to complete and also covers equipment maintenance, animal welfare, work health and safety processes. Enquire now for the list of training centres and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.

Get the skills you need to work as a wool classer with the AHC33016 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to appraise and class fleece wool, then prepare the wool for a clip. The course is delivered over 12-24 months and you’ll graduate a competent wool classer, ready to perform a range of shed duties to industry quality assurance standards. Enquire now for the latest enrolment dates and the full list of study units. Learn more.

Get started as a shearing shed hand or wool handler with the AHC33116 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling. This nationally recognised qualification is delivered over 2 semesters and teaches you how to prepare fleece wool for classing as well as carry out wool pressing. You’ll also learn a range of shed duties: penning sheep, preparing facilities for shearing and crutching, monitoring the welfare of sheep. Enquire now for the next batch intake dates and your nearest training centre. Learn more.

The AHC33816 Certificate III in Permaculture is a 30 week course that introduces the principles of permaculture and teaches you how to establish and maintain a permaculture system for clients (or for yourself). The course covers the essential aspects of both rural and urban permaculture systems including organic gardens and orchards, integrating plant and animal systems, managing plant pests and diseases. Enquire now for the full list of study units and the training centre nearest you. Learn more.

The AHC41019 - Certificate IV in Agribusiness is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification. Please make an enquiry to find out more about the course such as government funding options, study modes and duration. Learn more.

The AHC51519 - Diploma of Viticulture is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification. Please make an enquiry to find out more about the course such as government funding options, study modes and duration. Learn more.

Get started in Australia’s seafood industries with the SFI20319 Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for work in seafood packaging and processing roles. The course will teach you how to work and communicate effectively in the seafood industry, and introduces you to the essential safety protocols. You will also learn: hygiene and sanitation processes, working with temperature controlled stock, using knives, processing seafood (fish, oysters, crustaceans, squid), operating production equipment and machines, cooking and canning, despatch and distribution. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choice availability, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

Get started in the Australia’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector with the Certificate III in SFI30119 Aquaculture. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for operational roles at aquaculture farms, hatcheries, and nurseries. The course covers: caring for aquatic animals, maintaining aquascapes, feeding, predator control, undertaking effluent treatment and waste disposal, harvest and post-harvest activities. There is also scope for gaining skills in diving operational work. Enquire now for the full list fo study units, diving elective availability, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

Land a supervisor’s or management role in the Australian seafood industries with the SFI40219 Certificate IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a mix of leadership, marketing, and technical skills that will help you run a safe and productive operation. The course covers: maintaining work health and safety protocols, supervising and maintaining the food safety plan, evaluating batches of seafood, HACCP principles, conducting internal audits, managing a product recall, buying and wholesaling seafood products, analysing seafood market opportunities, and much more. Enquire now for enrolment opportunities, and the full list of study unit choices and their availability. Learn more.