Agriculture Courses in Rockhampton

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.