Agriculture Courses

Grow your career on the land

Agriculture involves the production of food and raw materials from crops and livestock. Studying at TAFE SA, you can learn about essential farming skills such as wool production, dairy, agribusiness, livestock handling, soil, and water.

Nick's Story

Nick studied agriculture as part of a school based apprenticeship and now works on his family farm, which produces over one million litres of milk every year. Studying at TAFE SA, Nick learnt both theory and practical skills, providing him with a solid foundation of knowledge and the confidence to work in the industry he is passionate about.

Video credit: Department for Innovation and Skills

Award Courses Help…		National Code
Certificate II in Agriculture		AHC20116
Certificate II in Rural Operations		AHC21216
Certificate II in Shearing		AHC21316
Certificate II in Wool Handling		AHC21416
Certificate III in Agriculture		AHC30116
Certificate III in Rural Operations		AHC32816
Certificate III in Shearing		AHC32916
Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation		AHC33016
Certificate IV in Wool Classing		AHC41316

Short Courses Help…	Duration
Animal Health and Nutrition (Sheep and Beef Focus)	4 days
Animal Health for Farmhands	2 days
Artificially Inseminate Livestock (specialising in Cattle)	4 days
Beekeeping for Beginners	2 days
Chemical Card	3 days
Cups On, Cups Off	2 days
Establish Pastures and Crops	3 days
Implement Feeding Plans	2 days
Introduction to Shearing and Wool-Handling	5 days
Operate and Troubleshoot Pressurised Irrigation Systems	2 days
Operate Front-End Loader	2 days
Operate Quad Bikes	1 day
Operate Telehandler	2 days
Operate Tractors	2 days
Pest Management Technician endorsed for Control Plant Pests and Diseases and Disorders	8 weeks
Pest Management Technician endorsed for Control Plant Pests and Diseases and Disorders & Control Weeds	8 weeks
Pest Management Technician endorsed for Control Weeds	8 weeks
Pest Management Technician endorsed for Viticulture	8 weeks

Apprenticeships and Traineeships Help…		National Code
Certificate II in Agriculture		AHC20116
Certificate II in Rural Operations		AHC21216
Certificate III in Agriculture		AHC30116

Courses for School Students Help…	Duration
Beekeeping for Beginners	2 days
Introductory Shearing & Wool-handling Schools	5 days

* Eligibility criteria applies. See course details to check if you meet the requirements for funding.

Breed, raise and manage cattle for milk production

TAFE SA’s dairy courses are targeted at the dairy industry in South Australia. Topics include general health and welfare, milking, feeding, reproduction, farm machinery and management.

Agriculture

Shear sheep, handle and class wool

TAFE SA courses in wool and shearing can provide you with several pathways into the industry. Courses include clip preparation, wool handling and wool classing. If you enjoy working outdoors and travelling all over the country, the wool industry could be for you.