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
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in agriculture, conservation land management and other related rural industries.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Training can be delivered at either our Wodonga - McKoy Street site, or our Shepparton - Wanganui Road site.
Where and When
Select a location to view course offerings and apply.
Wodonga - McKoy Street Main Campus
Apply Now »Apply by Jul 31 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Start May, fortnightly, Thursday, on campus
Shepparton Campus
Apply Now »Apply by Jul 31 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Start Anytime, fortnightly, Wednesdays, on campus
Apply Now »Apply by Jul 1 2025 to join the Semester 2 course
Start Aug, fortnightly, Tuesdays, on campus
Duration
Full-time: 12-24 Months
Requirements
- Students must be 16 years of age for operating machinery units
- Students must be 17 years of age for Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations & Conduct civil construction excavator operations.
Assessment
The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected, including tests and projects of both a theoretical and practical nature.
Learning Outcomes
Skills Developed
Upon completion of the course, you will gain the skills, knowledge and expertise required to operate as a Rural Operator, including but not limited to:
- WHS
- Environmentally sustainable work practices
- Conduct a range of civil construction operations
Certification
By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.
Compulsory Units
AHCBIO303 - Apply biosecurity measures
AHCCHM304 - Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 - Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCINF206 - Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCMOM202 - Operate tractors
AHCMOM207 - Conduct front-end loader operations
AHCMOM213 - Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM216 - Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217 - Operate quad bikes
AHCMOM302 - Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304 - Operate machinery and equipment
AHCWHS302 - Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK320 - Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
FWPCOT3301 - Trim trees using a pole saw
RIIMPO318F - Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO320F - Conduct civil construction excavator operations
Fees Information
Fees
2025 | Tuition | Materials | Total |
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Government Funded | $2,020 | - | $2,020 |
Concession | $404 | - | $404 |
Full Tuition | $5,050 | - | $5,050 |
Fees Additional Information
The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Funding may be available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the Enrol Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.
Pathways & Careers
Careers
- Farmhand
- Station Hand
- Agricultural manager
- Livestock Handler
- Rural Operations Technician
- Agricultural Equipment Operator
- Machinery operator
- Rural services
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 Now »Apply by Jul 31 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Start May, fortnightly, Thursday, on campus
Shepparton Campus
Apply Now »Apply by Jul 31 2025 to start studying anytime in 2025
Start Anytime, fortnightly, Wednesdays, on campus
Apply Now »Apply by Jul 1 2025 to join the Semester 2 course
Start Aug, fortnightly, Tuesdays, on campus
Course Snapshot
FEES
DELIVERY METHOD
Classroom Based
DURATION
Full-time: 12-24 Months
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