COURSE TYPE:
Qualification
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Course Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Fees Information
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Pathways & Careers
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Next Steps
- Course Enquiry
Course Overview
Overview
Offering the foundation building blocks to your career in agriculture and offered as a public student or traineeship through your employer.
This course offers the basic skills and knowledge that you will require to become a skilled person in primary industries.
Click here to learn more about our AgSchools program
Where and When
Select a location to view course offerings and apply.
Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply any time through your employer (traineeship)
Free TAFE, subject to eligibility - Ag Schools, Trainee - Wodonga & Wangaratta
Apply any time through your employer (traineeship)
Free TAFE, subject to eligibility - Ag Schools, Trainee - Wodonga & Wangaratta
Apply Now »Apply by Jul 31 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Free TAFE, subject to eligibility, Start anytime, Wednesday, on campus
Duration
Traineeship: 12 - 18 months Part Time, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.
Public students: 18 - 24 months Part Time, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.
Requirements
- You must have basic literacy skills and numeracy skills.
- You will require farm or agribusiness access (if you cannot find a workplace, please let us know as we may be able to assist).
- Students must have basic digital literacy skills and knowledge, including access to: internet, email and text message.
- Students will be required to have their own hi-vis collared shirt, work boots and broadbrimmed hat.
- Applicants will utilise agricultural equipment and perform some manual tasks, an average level of fitness is required.
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. These will involve the assessment of your practical and theoretical knowledge, through tests, activities and written assignments.
Training will be conducted in a classroom, via workshops and through onsite mentoring.
Learning Outcomes
Skills Developed
- Livestock (sheep, beef, dairy)
- Machinery operation and maintenance
- Fencing applications
- Work, health and safety
- Workplace roles and expectations
- Soil management and plant nutrition
- Pasture or crop management
- Monitoring weather, water and the environment
- Chemical application (under supervision)
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification
Compulsory Units
AHCWHS202 - Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK211 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK212 - Work effectively in industry
AHCWRK213 - Participate in workplace communications
Selectable Units
AHCBIO204 - Follow site biosecurity procedures
AHCCHM201 - Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCINF206 - Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCLSK202 - Care for health and welfare of livestock
AHCLSK205 - Handle livestock using basic techniques
AHCLSK206 - Identify and mark livestock
AHCLSK209 - Monitor water supplies
AHCLSK211 - Provide feed for livestock
AHCMOM202 - Operate tractors
AHCMOM203 - Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM204 - Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM207 - Conduct front-end loader operations
AHCMOM213 - Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM216 - Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217 - Operate quad bikes
AHCPMG201 - Treat weeds
AHCSOL203 - Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWRK210 - Observe and report on weather
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Fees Information
Fees
2025 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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Government Funded | $363 | - | $363 |
Concession | $73 | - | $73 |
Full Tuition | $3,625 | - | $3,625 |
Fees Additional Information
Given the nature of the Agriculture qualifications, the units you will undertake in your studies vary greatly depending upon the Agricultural industry, line of work and/or personal unit choices. This means prices for tuition fees can only be given as an approximation to begin with, and materials fees will vary depending on the student cohort.
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
AGSCHOOLS SPECIFIC
Certificate II in Agriculture & Certificate III in Agriculture Free TAFE eligible individuals will pay $60 for an AGSCHOOLS shirt plus a $60 Excursion Fee ($120 total).
Pathways & Careers
Pathways
A great starting point for a career in Agriculture. Further your studies in the Certificate III, IV or Diploma courses.
Careers
- Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
- Assistant farm or station hand
- Assistant farm or station worker
- Assistant farm or station labourer
Next Steps
How To Apply
Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process
Click the Apply Now button in the list below for the time and location that interests you.
Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply any time through your employer (traineeship)
Free TAFE, subject to eligibility - Ag Schools, Trainee - Wodonga & Wangaratta
Apply any time through your employer (traineeship)
Free TAFE, subject to eligibility - Ag Schools, Trainee - Wodonga & Wangaratta
Apply Now »Apply by Jul 31 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Free TAFE, subject to eligibility, Start anytime, Wednesday, on campus
Course Snapshot
FEES
DELIVERY METHOD
Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
School Based
Classroom Based
DURATION
Traineeship: 12 - 18 months Part Time, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.
Public students: 18 - 24 months Part Time, training in classroom, via workshops and onsite mentoring.
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