
Courses for beginners
There are 10 courses available in Yeppoon Queensland for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.
Certificate II in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.




Certificate II in Shearing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Rural Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 & PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Courses for experienced learners
There are no courses available in Yeppoon Queensland for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.
Key questions
How can I become a station hand?
To become a station hand in Yeppoon, you may want to consider completing the Certificate II in Agriculture. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
Are there training providers in Yeppoon?
You can train to become a station hand by completing a qualification with South West TAFE or SDS Training. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
What study modes are available?
There are several campuses within the Yeppoon area that provide station hand training. The closest campus is 44km away from the center of Yeppoon. You can also study a station hand course through online, distance or traineeship learning. Find a course provider that best suits your study needs.
Related occupations
Explore related occupations in the station hand sector.
Farmhand
A Farmhand performs varied tasks like feeding livestock, operating machinery, maintaining equipment, and assisting with crop care in all weather.
Piggery Attendant
A Piggery Attendant manages daily operations by caring for pigs, maintaining their environment, and assisting with breeding and transport.
Bore Runner
A Bore Runner ensures water points on cattle stations function properly, performing maintenance and monitoring water supply for livestock.
Organic Farmer
Organic Farmers grow crops and raise livestock without chemicals, managing daily tasks like planting, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.
Farm Manager
A Farm Manager oversees farm operations, making strategic decisions, managing staff, ensuring compliance, and handling administration tasks.
Station Manager
Station Managers oversee cattle stations, ensuring productivity, profitability, and compliance with regulations while managing a team and performing various tasks.
Dairy Farm Manager
A Dairy Farm Manager oversees cattle health, pasture preparation, milking, equipment maintenance, and milk sales, requiring animal handling and management skills.
Agribusiness Manager
An Agribusiness Manager oversees operations of a farm or agricultural business, focusing on marketing, accounting, and profitability strategies.
Poultry Farm Worker
A Poultry Farm Worker performs daily tasks on a poultry farm, including feeding, monitoring health, collecting eggs, and maintaining cleanliness.
Livestock Transporter
A Livestock Transporter moves animals between locations, ensures animal welfare, drives heavy vehicles, and handles loading and unloading tasks.
Sheep Shearer
A Sheep Shearer removes wool using shearing equipment, handling animals while ensuring their health and working long hours in a physically demanding role.
Sheep Shearing Trainer
A Sheep Shearing Trainer supervises shearers, training them in skills, animal handling, and equipment use while ensuring industry standards are met.
Wool Worker
A Wool Worker ensures smooth operations in a shearing shed, preparing sheep for shearing, assisting with wool classing, and maintaining equipment.
Wool Classer
A Wool Classer appraises and sorts wool based on quality for market sale, requiring attention to detail, physical fitness, and teamwork.
Stock and Station Agent
A Stock and Station Agent sells agricultural products and properties, appraising items, sourcing buyers, and facilitating sales processes.
Pen Rider
A Pen Rider moves cattle, monitors health, assists with transport, and maintains safety, using strong animal handling and teamwork skills.
More about station hand courses in Yeppoon
If you are looking to start a rewarding career in agriculture, the Station Hand courses in Yeppoon offer an ideal entry point for learners of all backgrounds. With 11 beginner courses available in the local area, including the Certificate II in Agriculture AHC20122 and the practical Certificate III in Agriculture AHC30122, you’ll gain essential skills to thrive in the station hand role. In addition, the Game Harvester Skill Set AMPSS00018 and the Apply Poison Baits for Vertebrate Pest Control course are designed to equip you with specialized knowledge for wildlife management.
The training providers in Yeppoon, such as SDS, deliver high-quality education for anyone aspiring to be a Station Hand. This local support helps you seamlessly connect with different aspects of agriculture, whether you aim to work as a Farmhand, a Piggery Attendant, or even advance to more responsible positions such as Farm Manager or Station Manager. Our courses also prepare you to explore broader agricultural roles linked to Agriculture courses and Livestock and Animal Production.
In Yeppoon, you will not only benefit from the foundational skills imparted through Certificate II in Shearing or the Certificate III in Dairy Production, but you will also have the opportunity to branch out into various roles such as a Sheep Shearer or a Poultry Farm Worker. With the 11 Station Hand courses in Yeppoon designed for beginners, now is the perfect time to take the first step towards a thriving career in agriculture and contribute positively to the local industry.
Further reading


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8th April 2022