Central Coast

Agriculture Courses

Popular agriculture courses in Central Coast

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AHC40122

Certificate IV in Agriculture
Traineeship
12 - 30 months
$0 - $3,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager
Plant Scientist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Station Manager Livestock Manager Plant Scientist + 1 more
AHC51422

Diploma of Agribusiness Management
On Campus, Online
12 months
$13,000
  • 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
12 - 36 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Plant Scientist Station Manager
Agronomist Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager Farmer Seed Technician
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Manager Plant Scientist Station Manager Agronomist Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager Farmer Seed Technician + 5 more
AHC60319

Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager
Agribusiness Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farm Manager Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Agribusiness Manager + 1 more
AHC40422

Certificate IV in Horticulture
On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$9,700 - $14,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Specialist Gardener Horticulturalist
Irrigation Technician Head Gardener
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Specialist Gardener Horticulturalist Irrigation Technician Head Gardener + 2 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Distributor
SFI30119

Certificate III in Aquaculture
On Campus, Online
24 months
$2,190
  • 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker
MSL50122

Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Traineeship
48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Supervisor Senior Technical Officer Laboratory Assistant
Plant Scientist Genetic Counsellor Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Medical Physicist Ecotoxicologist Fisheries Scientist Science Technician Hospital Scientist Molecular Biologist Laboratory Analyst Forensic Chemist Biotechnology Engineer Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical Production Supervisor Medical Technologist Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
+ 23 more
FWP40121

Certificate IV in Forest Operations
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forestry Supervisor Forestry Field Officer
AHC50320

Diploma of Production Horticulture
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager
Agricultural Manager Irrigation Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Irrigation Technician Dairy Farm Manager Farm Manager Agricultural Manager Irrigation Specialist + 2 more
AHC41019

Certificate IV in Agribusiness
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farm Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dairy Farm Manager Station Manager Farm Manager
AHC31818

Certificate III in Beekeeping
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper Apiarist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beekeeper Apiarist
AHC31024

Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
On Campus, Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Landscape Labourer Gardener
Garden Labourer Footpath Sweeper Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Garden Designer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscaper Landscape Labourer Gardener Garden Labourer Footpath Sweeper Nurseryperson Nursery Hand Garden Designer + 5 more
AHC30624

Certificate III in Production Horticulture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 14 months
$17,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Organic Farmer Nurseryperson
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Farmhand Organic Farmer Nurseryperson
AHC30318

Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Control Technician Pest Controller Trapper or Hunter
Forestry Worker
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pest Control Technician Pest Controller Trapper or Hunter Forestry Worker + 1 more
AHC21316

Certificate II in Shearing
Traineeship
2 weeks
$4,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Livestock Transporter Sheep Shearer Sheep Shearing Trainer
AHC21216

Certificate II in Rural Operations
Blended, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $1,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Farmhand
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Farmhand
AHC20422

Certificate II in Horticulture
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 21 months
$0 - $9,395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer
Nurseryperson
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nursery Hand Landscape Labourer Garden Labourer Nurseryperson + 1 more
AHC20122

Certificate II in Agriculture
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $8,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Organic Farmer Piggery Attendant Bore Runner
Station Hand Farmhand Nursery Hand Nurseryperson Poultry Farm Worker Apiarist Beekeeper
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Organic Farmer Piggery Attendant Bore Runner Station Hand Farmhand Nursery Hand Nurseryperson Poultry Farm Worker Apiarist Beekeeper + 7 more
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Study areas

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

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

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

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

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

Beekeeping

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

Career opportunities Beekeeper Apiarist

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

What type of course is right for me?

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

Further reading

What you need to study in Australia

24th April 2025)

A Complete Guide to Certificates II & III in Security Operations

24th February 2025)

Certificate III in Pathology Collection: Everything You Need to Know

10th February 2025)