South West TAFE

AHC30221

Certificate III in Dairy Production (Traineeship)

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Interested in a career in the rapidly expanding dairy industry?

This traineeship will give you a career that takes you outdoors and doing practical, hands-on work.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to begin their career in the dairy industry. It will equip you with a variety of agricultural skills that will give you the basis to confidently work in the dairy industry. Study areas include animal nutrition, animal health, and machinery operation.

Delivery mode

South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

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


Locations
  • 89 Bromfield Street Colac
  • Glenormiston Road Glenormiston South Terang

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You need to be at least 15 years of age and employed as a trainee in this field with a registered employer before commencing this course.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $13,820 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$13,820
Full Fee Tuition:
$13,820
Enquire with South West TAFE to find out more.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $13,820 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Dairy Production (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...

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 South West TAFE

South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.

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.

We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.