GOTAFE

AHC30221

Certificate III in Dairy Production

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Certificate III in Dairy Production is the recognised qualification to become a qualified Dairy Farmhand.

Students will learn core skills in animal nutrition and care, establishing crops and pastures, and rearing newborn/young livestock. Participants will also learn how to oversee the harvesting of livestock milk, and maintain milking equipment and facilities to ensure maximum and high-quality production.

Delivery mode

GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.


Locations
  • 260 Wanganui Road, Shepparton

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

GOTAFE entry requirements

Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.

Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.

To be selected for this course you will need to work a minimum of 2 days per week on a Dairy Farm.

A basic First Aid Certificate is required or must be acquired before the completion of AHCWRK303 - Respond to emergencies.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $14,696 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$14,696
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$14,696
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with GOTAFE to find out more.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $14,696 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Dairy Production 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...

Avg yearly income $69,992
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

About GOTAFE

GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.