Agriculture Courses

Forestry Worker Nursery Hand Nurseryperson Livestock Transporter Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Bore Runner Organic Farmer Poultry Farm Worker

Study areas

Beekeeping

Perfect for aspiring apiarists and hobbyists, these courses offer practical skills in bee management and hive maintenance.

Career opportunities Beekeeper Apiarist

Fishing and Aquaculture

Learn how to nurture and sustain aquatic life, specialising in areas like aquaculture farming, hatchery management, and seafood industry operations.

Career opportunities Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician Fisheries Officer Aquaculture Manager Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Seafood Distributor Fisheries Scientist View all

Forestry

Advance your career in forestry, specialising in areas like breeding, forest establishment, or fire control. Gain skills in safe practices, equipment ...

Career opportunities Forestry Worker Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer Forester Forestry Manager View all

Livestock and Animal Production

Livestock and animal production training courses are designed to equip students with the right blend of agricultural, business and livestock skills fo...

Career opportunities Farmhand Station Hand Piggery Attendant Bore Runner Organic Farmer Farm Manager Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager Poultry Farm Worker Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer Wool Worker Wool Classer Stock and Station Agent Pen Rider View all

Permaculture

Learn to create sustainable ecosystems with permaculture courses, integrating natural energy, agriculture, and more for commercial or community projec...

Career opportunities Organic Farmer Sustainable Farmer Nursery Hand Nurseryperson Horticulturalist View all

Production Horticulture

Learn to influence the growth of industries like wineries, floristry, and nurseries by specialising in production horticulture.

Career opportunities Farmhand Nursery Hand Vineyard Hand Organic Farmer Agronomist Horticulturalist Winemaker Nursery Manager Agricultural Manager Nurseryperson Farmer Seed Technician Agricultural Consultant Agricultural Technician Agricultural Scientist Agricultural Economist Crop Scientist Cotton Ginner View all

Winemaking

Master the art of winemaking and viticulture. Dive into roles like vineyard manager, enologist, and cellar hand, shaping the future of Australian wine...

Career opportunities Vineyard Hand Winemaker Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager View all

Popular education and training courses

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AHC31124

Certificate III in Nursery Operations (Retail Nursery)
On Campus
12 months
$15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nurseryperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Nurseryperson
AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$2,700 - $15,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Assistant Greenkeeper Groundsperson
Nurseryperson Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nursery Hand Council Maintenance Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Assistant Greenkeeper Groundsperson Nurseryperson Garden Labourer Landscape Labourer Nursery Hand Council Maintenance Worker + 5 more
TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forklift Driver Dump Truck Operator Fuel Tanker Driver
Tour Driver Bus Driver Truck Driver Fleet Manager Fleet Controller Livestock Transporter
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forklift Driver Dump Truck Operator Fuel Tanker Driver Tour Driver Bus Driver Truck Driver Fleet Manager Fleet Controller Livestock Transporter + 6 more
AHC50422

Diploma of Horticulture Management
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Conservation Manager Sustainability Officer
Horticulturalist Nursery Manager Landscape Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Park Manager Conservation Manager Sustainability Officer Horticulturalist Nursery Manager Landscape Manager + 3 more
AMP80215

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
On Campus
12 months
$25,000
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Farm Manager Agricultural Consultant
Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Livestock Manager Agricultural Economist
+ 4 more
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Manager Farm Manager Agricultural Consultant Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Livestock Manager Agricultural Economist + 4 more
AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 30 months
$0 - $19,124
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $17,113
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager
Agribusiness Manager Livestock Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Station Manager Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager Livestock Manager + 2 more
AHC50122

Diploma of Agriculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
9 - 24 months
$0 - $20,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager
Station Manager Farmer Seed Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager Station Manager Farmer Seed Technician + 3 more
AHC60319

Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Natural Resource Manager Station Manager Farm Manager
Agribusiness Manager Agricultural Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Natural Resource Manager Station Manager Farm Manager Agribusiness Manager Agricultural Consultant + 2 more
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $15,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Manager Horticulturalist Irrigation Technician
Head Gardener Gardener Greenkeeper Arborist Irrigation Specialist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Manager Horticulturalist Irrigation Technician Head Gardener Gardener Greenkeeper Arborist Irrigation Specialist + 5 more
SFI40219

Certificate IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
On Campus, Online
24 months
$2,770
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Distributor Food Production Supervisor Waste Management Officer
Operations Manager Compliance Officer Quality Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Distributor Food Production Supervisor Waste Management Officer Operations Manager Compliance Officer Quality Officer + 3 more
SFI30119

Certificate III in Aquaculture
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Worker Fisheries Officer Hatchery Technician
Aquaculture Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aquaculture Worker Fisheries Officer Hatchery Technician Aquaculture Technician + 1 more
SFI20319

Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Fish Processor
Maintenance Assistant Production Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Fish Processor Maintenance Assistant Production Operator + 2 more
FWP40121

Certificate IV in Forest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Forestry Field Officer Environmental Compliance Officer
Machine Operator Forestry Supervisor Logistics Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Forestry Field Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Machine Operator Forestry Supervisor Logistics Coordinator + 3 more
AHC51524

Diploma of Viticulture
On Campus, Online
36 months
$1,807 - $13,452
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Assistant Production Manager Agribusiness Manager
Vineyard Hand Vineyard Manager Technical Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Research Assistant Production Manager Agribusiness Manager Vineyard Hand Vineyard Manager Technical Officer + 3 more
AHC40320

Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Field Officer Vineyard Manager Nursery Manager
Horticulturalist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Field Officer Vineyard Manager Nursery Manager Horticulturalist + 1 more
AHC33822

Certificate III in Permaculture
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$2,683 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Landscaper Horticultural Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nurseryperson Landscaper Horticultural Assistant
AHC33116

Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Worker Wool Classer
AHC33016

Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Classer Wool Worker Sheep Shearer
Warehouse Operator Transport Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wool Classer Wool Worker Sheep Shearer Warehouse Operator Transport Coordinator + 2 more
AHC32916

Certificate III in Shearing
On Campus, Traineeship
1 year
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheep Shearer Wool Worker
  • Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Sheep Shearer Wool Worker
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Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

More about agriculture courses

Agricultural courses prepare students with strong foundations for professional roles in farming and agriculture. Learn the basics of farm planning, operations, cropping and rural safety and progress to advanced training in decision making, leadership and business strategy. Specialise further with additional courses in viticulture (wine production) and horticulture.

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