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.
Fee free and low fee training
How about a fee free training course — yes... free! You can also choose from a range of low fee qualifications with course fees reduced by half or more, or new free skill sets — fast track training to get you job ready.
Whether you're looking for a job, thinking about a career change, or upskilling for your own development, now's the time to get the skills you need.
We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready.
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 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
Introduction to Winery Operations Skill Set
State ID : AE404
Here’s your chance to join Western Australia's wine production industry — get job ready and start a career in winery operations! WA produces some of the world's best wines, and now you can get the skills and knowledge needed to get started as a winery worker through this short course skill set.
Livestock Handling Skill Set
State ID : AE403
Western Australia is a world leader in livestock farming, and the industry needs people who are skilled at handling livestock in accordance with animal welfare standards and best practice techniques.
Meat Packer (Boning Room) Skill Set
National ID : AMPSS00038 | State ID : AD668
Western Australia's known for its high quality meat products such as beef, chicken, pork, and more. You’re needed to join the team to help bring WA’s famous meat to the world!
Meat Processing Cleaner (Boning Room) Skill Set
National ID : AMPSS00041 | State ID : AD680
Western Australia is known for its high quality meat products such as beef, chicken, pork, and more. You’re needed to join the team to help bring WA’s famous meat to the world! With the industry seeking skilled entry level workers, there’s never been a better time to get job ready skills to work in a modern meat packing plant.
Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set
National ID : ACMSS00007 | State ID : AD737
This short course skill set will qualify you to work as an authorised implanter, under the Western Australian State Government Regulations for microchip implantation of cats and dogs.
Shearing Skill Set
State ID : AE401
Shearers play a key role in the Australian wool industry and training proficient shearers is essential to the success of this industry. If you’d like to get started as a shearer, this short course skill set is the perfect way to get the skills you need.
Weed Control and Plant Propagation Skill Set
State ID : AE620
This short course skill set will get you job ready with the skills and knowledge required to work on projects with conservation groups; in forestry or agriculture environments; and in nurseries and local councils. It's the perfect introduction to working in horticulture or land conservation, and a great way to kickstart your career!
Wool Handling Skill Set
State ID : AE402
This short course skill set is an excellent introduction to working as a shearer. You'll gain job ready skills that can set you up for an exciting future with great job opportunities.
Work in Agriculture Skill Set
State ID : AE379
The Work in Agriculture short course skill set is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to get a kickstart on a career working in agriculture. It's suitable for school leavers, career changers, hobbyists, and those wanting to update skills for current industry practices and equipment.