Whether you're interested in landscaping and horticulture, farming or animal care or conservation and land management, these courses and qualifications can set you up for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career.
These industry areas cover a range of occupations including veterinary nurse, equine (horse) care, landscape designer or horticulturist, farm worker, laboratory technician and viticulture. There's even a course that could lead you to a career inspecting, documenting and maintaining Aboriginal cultural and heritage sites across Australia.
Included in this group are environmental pursuits such as impact assessments, land management or the conservation of ecosystems in our rivers, forests and oceans.
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Considering a career in agriculture?
Muresk Institute is Western Australia's skills hub for modern agriculture – offering a wide range of nationally accredited courses, as well as workshops and professional development, hand-picked from leading training providers and industry experts across the country.
If you want to upskills, or acquire a new skill to keep up with the rapidly evolving agriculture industry, visit the Muresk Institute website to find out more.
Please note: Not all courses at Muresk are subsidised through Jobs and Skills WA.
Industry course list
Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more. Use the Skills Ready filters to find fee-free or low fee courses and skill sets. You can also use the keyword search, and the other filters, to refine the search results. Then select a qualification or course title from the list, to find out more about the course and where it is available.
The list presented here is only for this industry category.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
National ID : AHC33116 | State ID : BDA2
Australia's wool industry is strong, with Western Australia's wool and fleece product considered some of the best quality in the world. Skilled wool handlers are in high demand, and this nationally recognised and accredited qualification is just what you need to take advantage of the great job opportunities in this industry.
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
National ID : AUR30420 | State ID : BGX2
With this nationally recognised and accredited qualification, you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed for servicing and repairing mechanical parts on agricultural and farm machinery — such as engines, transmissions, suspension and cooling systems.
Certificate III in Agriculture
National ID : AHC30116 | State ID : BCW6
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification will give you vital skills for a career in the sustainable agriculture industry; from livestock breeding, health and transportation, establishing pastures, and crop harvesting to work as a farmhand or station worker.
Certificate III in Agriculture
National ID : AHC30122 | State ID : BJB3
Grow your farming career pathway with the Certificate III in Agriculture. Gain skills and knowledge to offer you a wide range of career options across agriculture, agribusiness and rural operations.
Certificate III in Animal Care Services
National ID : ACM30122 | State ID : BHV0
Australians love their pets! If you would you love to work with animals, the Certificate III in Animal Care Services is the course for you.
Certificate III in Arboriculture
National ID : AHC30820 | State ID : BFG5
Western Australia is home to many beautiful trees — with this training; you can learn to cultivate, maintain and protect the environment around you. You'll also be able to promote environmental sustainability through the management of natural environments.
Certificate III in Arboriculture (Climbing Arborist)
National ID : AHC30820 | State ID : AC64
If you want a job that keeps you close to nature, but also high in the sky, this could be the qualification for you!
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
National ID : AHC31421 | State ID : BHM6
This qualification is the perfect entry point to a career where you can be part of the future of our natural environments, with great career options!
Certificate III in Food Processing
National ID : FBP30121 | State ID : BHA7
This course is for food processing workers employed sectors that include grain processing, baking, retail baking, beverages, confectionary, dairy processing, fruit and vegetables, grocery products, and poultry.
Certificate III in Forest Operations
National ID : FWP30121 | State ID : BHL3
This qualification includes an introduction to the forest and wood products industry and covers all the need-to-know skills and knowledge. Depending on your training provider, you may be able to choose units to specialise in forest nursery production, silviculture, or timber harvesting and haulage.