Certificate II in Agriculture

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.

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Where and When

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Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

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.

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

Selectable Units

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

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

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

If the Apply Now button is not visible, submit an enquiry and we'll let you know when course applications open.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.