TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Agriculture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Progress your career on the land with this entry-level course. Get the skills you need to take on high-level responsibilities as a senior farm hand.
Get a head start on your farming career with this entry-level qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to take on high-level responsibilities as a senior farm hand in livestock, cropping or mixed-enterprise. We'll give you the specific skills employers are looking for to prepare you for future innovation within the agricultural sector.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as general farm hands few very strongly over the past five years. There is stable future growth predicted in this area with around 3,000 job openings expected over the next five years.
In this course you'll be trained in handling and transporting animals, implementing health and feeding programs, and maintaining property and structures such as fences and bores. Our highly-experienced staff are the best in the business and are available to give you advice and hands-on guidance throughout your studies.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in a diverse range of settings as a farmhand in the agricultural industry. You will also have a solid foundation to continue with further study.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Agriculture 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...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.