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Certificate III in Rural Operations

Certificate I - IV.
TAFE Queensland
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About the course

This entry-level qualification prepares you for work in rural operations, building practical skills for day-to-day tasks on farms and related workplaces. You’ll gain the foundation needed to start in roles such as a farmhand and support a range of agricultural operations. The Certificate III in Rural Operations is designed for people beginning a career in Agriculture Science. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.

Career outcome

Graduates can seek work across rural and agricultural workplaces where hands-on operational skills are needed. Typical pathways include farmhand and senior operations farmhand roles, along with support positions in agriculture-related industries that service or assist farm operations. The Certificate III in Rural Operations supports entry to practical roles within Agriculture Science. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$12,600 per course

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Concession: $4,050 | Subsidised: $4,610 | Full Fee: $9,090

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Information

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1 years

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January, July

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Darling Downs and South West

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AHC32822

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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