Grow your farming career from here

The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, horticulture or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both horticulture and livestock.  When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in agriculture. This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. You will have the skills and knowledge to perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services.

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