Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is not available for online application. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
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/stock person
- 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.
| Delivery Details |
| Location | Katherine
Remote |
| Duration | 1 - 2 years
*Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face
*Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide |
| Start Date | *A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team.
*A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course. |
| Attendance | Attendance is by arrangement with the delivery team. |
