• Would you like a hands-on and practical career in the Agriculture Sector?
• Do you enjoy being outside in nature and on the land, planting and harvesting crops, managing crops, operating tractors, working with livestock, constructing fences and where each day and season offers something different?

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have an interest in the Agriculture Industry
• Enjoy practical / manual work
• Enjoy nature and outdoors
• Be able to work independently as well as within a team
• Be able to cope with varied weather conditions outdoor (e.g., heat, rain, cold, wind)
• Be able to cope with nature (e.g., flies, pungent odours, injury / death of livestock)
• Have an eye for detail and good hand-eye coordination
• Possess high stamina and fitness levels to carry out manual work
• Demonstrate your ability to accurately follow plans and instructions, and work to deadlines
• Show your ability to follow Work Health and Safety procedures and respond to immediate safety risks
• Show tolerance, patience and willingness to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures

When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in agriculture. This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in Agriculture. It enables you to select a livestock, cropping, horticulture or mixed farming enterprise job focus. It will prepare you for roles such as a Farm or Station Hand or Farm Manager.

Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. 

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication - Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
• Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
• Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
• Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
• Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
• Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
• Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Participate in Workplace Health and Safety of self and others.
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
  • Establish crops.
  • Apply biosecurity measures.
  • Monitor weather conditions.
  • Operate tractors, machinery and equipment as well as machinery maintenance.
  • Work with chemicals safely.
  • Plan and construct conventional farm fencing.
• Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.