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About the course
This entry-level qualification prepares you for work in the agriculture industry across livestock, cropping or mixed-enterprise settings. You’ll build practical skills to take on greater responsibility as a senior farm hand, with training aligned to what employers need and emerging innovation in the sector. Study is available online, with opportunities linked to apprenticeships and traineeships, and the course can be completed in up to two years. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue entry-level to more responsible on-farm roles across livestock, cropping and mixed farming operations. Typical pathways include work as a farm or station hand, senior farm hand, or support roles involving animal handling, livestock transport assistance and routine farm operations. The qualification supports employment with agricultural enterprises and provides a base for further training in agriculture and related rural industry specialisations at Certificate-level.
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