Primary Industries & Science Qualifications

Qualifications in Primary Industries and Science

We face a growing need for the sustainable management of our environment. This has driven biotech innovations in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture and animal welfare. Environmentally sustainable industries provide opportunities in environmental consulting, ecosystem management, and services to agriculture, fisheries and water technologies. TAFE SA primary industries and science qualifications can lead to careers in animal or veterinary care, laboratory technology or conservation and natural resource management.

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Agriculture

Course Name		Duration
Certificate II in Agriculture		24 months Part Time
Certificate III in Agriculture		24 months Part Time
Certificate III in Rural Operations		12 months Part Time
Certificate IV in Agribusiness		24 months Part Time

Animal Studies and Veterinary Nursing

Course Name		Duration
Certificate II in Animal Care		6 months Part Time
Certificate III in Animal Care Services		9 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing		18 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Diploma of Animal Technology		12 months Full Time
Diploma of Animal Technology / Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) - Uni of Adelaide Pathway		3 years Full Time
Diploma of Animal Technology / Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) - Uni of Adelaide Pathway		3 years Full Time
Diploma of Animal Technology/Bachelor of Science (Animal Behaviour) - Flinders Uni Pathway		3 years Full Time

Aquaculture

Course Name		Duration
Certificate II in Aquaculture		12 months Part Time
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)		4 weeks Full Time

Conservation and Ecosystem Management

Course Name		Duration
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management		12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management		12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Horticulture

Course Name		Duration
Certificate II in Horticulture		6 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Certificate III in Arboriculture		36 months Part Time
Certificate III in Horticulture		12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Certificate III in Landscape Construction		24 months Part Time
Diploma of Arboriculture		36 months Part Time
Diploma of Horticulture		12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Diploma of Landscape Design		24 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Science

Course Name		Duration
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills		6 months Full Time
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques		9 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
Diploma of Laboratory Technology		12 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Viticulture

Course Name		Duration
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations (Bottling and Packaging)		42 months Part Time
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations (Cellar Operations)		42 months Part Time
Certificate III in Wine Industry Operations (Viticulture)		42 months Part Time
Diploma of Viticulture		42 months Part Time

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