TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Rural Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Kick start your career in rural operations with this entry-level course. Get the qualification you need to start working as a senior operations farmhand, or in a variety of other roles across supporting industries.
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.
This course will give you the skills you need to operate a variety of equipment including tractors and quad bikes, perform a range of farm maintenance activities, care for animals, monitor weather conditions, and more. You will also have the opportunity to choose a specialist stream in either horsemanship or beef cattle. Our highly experienced staff are still strongly embedded in the industry and will give you the one-on-one guidance you need to succeed.
Successful completion of this course will give you the practical skills to seek employment in a wide range of settings within agriculture and rural operations, or take the next step with further education.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba
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.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Rural Operations 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...
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...
Garden Labourer
A Garden Labourer assists with the care of gardens, parks and landscaped areas. You might prepare areas for planting, including levelling sites and...
Landscape Labourer
A Landscape Labourer helps with the creation of green spaces such as parks, public areas or private residential gardens. You might prepare a site f...
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 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.
