The Certificate III in Dairy Production is the recognised qualification to become a qualified Dairy Farmhand.
Students will learn core skills in animal nutrition and care, establishing crops and pastures, and rearing newborn/young livestock. Participants will also learn how to oversee the harvesting of livestock milk, and maintain milking equipment and facilities to ensure maximum and high-quality production.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
To be selected for this course you will need to work a minimum of 2 days per week on a Dairy Farm.
A basic First Aid Certificate is required or must be acquired before the completion of AHCWRK303 - Respond to emergencies.
Course fees
Course fee
$18,818
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
Legal name
Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE
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