Get qualified as a farm hand (without a work placement) by enrolling in the AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to work safely on a farm — operating a range of machinery (motorbikes, tractors) and carrying out standard jobs (mustering, marking livestock, fencing, weed control). The course takes 9 months to complete and is delivered via a mix of online components, face-to-face, and practical sessions.
Enquire now for the next batch intake dates and your eligibility for government funded training.
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Certificate II in Agriculture will prepare you for the following roles.
Farmhands assist with the daily work on farms including looking after livestock and tending to crops. You’ll help out with a range of tasks to keep...
A station hand is hired to help with the daily duties on a large agricultural property. Your work will depend a lot on the type of station you’re w...
A Piggery Attendant works on the everyday tasks needed in the operation of a piggery. Attendants will have to get hands-on with the breeding and ra...
A Nursery Hand works on the daily tasks needed to successfully run a plant nursery. Your role might require you to help propagate or cultivate plan...
A Poultry Farm Worker assists with the daily tasks required to run a poultry farm. You might have to feed and water poultry and make sure the chick...
A Nurseryperson propagates and cultivates plants for sale to the public or to a wholesale market. You’ll liaise with customers and tend to plants a...
A Beekeeper operates beehives to produce honey and honey products. You’ll oversee the health of bee colonies and make sure your bees have suitable ...
An Apiarist produces honey and other honey products by managing bees and their beehives. You’ll market your products for sale and organise transpor...
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