Duration
1 year (52 weeks)
Course Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
- Farm or station hand
- Farm or station worker
- Livestock transport driver.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Farmhand (Cropping)
Farmhands (Cropping) grow and maintain crops. They cultivate soil, sow crops, and control weeds and pests. They use tractors, harvesters, forklifts, and hand-tools; and assist with basic farm maintenance.
Farmhand / Farm Overseer
Farmhands use specialist industry knowledge to carry out complex crop farming activities. They operate and maintain specialist machinery; prepare soil and seeds; establish and irrigate crops; and co-ordinate harvesting and maintenance activities. They may guide and supervise junior workers.
Senior Jackaroo / Senior Jillaroo
Jackaroos/Jillaroos carry out animal and property maintenance duties on large sheep and cattle stations. They muster and move animals; construct or repair structures such as gates, bores, windmills, and fences; maintain vehicles; and care for work horses.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Agriculture is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Technical and Further Education Commission in 050199 - Agriculture, n.e.c..
- CRICOS course code: 114610D
- Provider: Technical and Further Education Commission
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 050199 - Agriculture, n.e.c.
- National qualification code: AHC30122
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1 year (52 weeks)
- Locations: WOLLONGBAR, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.