Duration
51 weeks
Course Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in agriculture, conservation land management and other related rural industries.
Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in the agriculture industry but also other rural and regional sectors, and community organisations.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
- Machinery operator
- Vegetable/orchard worker
- Station hand
- Animal care worker
- Pastoral worker
- Animal attendant/stockperson
- Rural services.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a 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
Rural Merchandiser
Rural Merchandisers carry out a wide range of store operations such as customer service and advice in businesses dealing in rural goods and services. They purchase goods and services and possess a good knowledge of agricultural and horticultural business, supplies and practices.
Senior Farmhand
Senior Farmhands (Cropping) 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.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Rural Operations is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by TAFE Queensland in 050101 - Agricultural Science.
- CRICOS course code: 114312C
- Provider: TAFE Queensland
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 050101 - Agricultural Science
- National qualification code: AHC32822
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 51 weeks
- Locations: TOOWOOMBA, QLD
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.