South West TAFE
Certificate II in Agriculture (Traineeship)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Seeking a career in agriculture and want to learn on-the-job?
This traineeship will provide you with the ideal starting place for a career on one of Australia's most in-demand industries.
During this traineeship, you will gain hands-on skills and experience in all facets of farm skills including workplace safety, machinery operation, fencing and caring for livestock.
Delivery mode
South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
- Glenormiston Road Glenormiston South Terang
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You must be employed as a trainee with a registered employer in the agricultural industry and be at least 15 years of age to apply for this course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Agriculture (Traineeship) will prepare you for the following roles.
Farmhand
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...
Station Hand
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...
Piggery Attendant
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...
Nursery Hand
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...
Poultry Farm Worker
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...
Nurseryperson
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...
Beekeeper
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...
Apiarist
An Apiarist produces honey and other honey products by managing bees and their beehives. You’ll market your products for sale and organise transpor...
Bore Runner
A Bore Runner makes sure the watering points on large cattle stations are working properly so livestock always have access to fresh water. You’ll t...
Organic Farmer
An Organic Farmer operates a farm that does not use chemicals like pesticides or herbicides when producing fruit and vegetables or grain. Organic l...
About South West TAFE
As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
