Certificate III in Agriculture
Become a qualified operator of farm and agricultural machinery such as tractors, harvesters, skid-steers and front end loaders.
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.
You'll also learn how to work safely on farms and other agricultural worksites, and learn best practices for building stock fences. What a great start to a great career!
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- STEM
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study area
- Agriculture
Course ID
- National ID: AHC30116
- WA State ID: BCW6
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in agriculture. This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, horticulture or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both horticulture and livestock.You will have the skills and knowledge to perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2025. If your preferred campus is not list, check the new course page Certificate III in Agriculture | South Regional TAFE. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Delivery locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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.
You'll also learn how to work safely on farms and other agricultural worksites, and learn best practices for building stock fences. What a great start to a great career!
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study. It's also an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship or traineeship in this industry.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- STEM
- VET for secondary students
Industry area
- Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Study area
- Agriculture
Course ID
- National ID: AHC30116
- WA State ID: BCW6
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in agriculture. This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, horticulture or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both horticulture and livestock.You will have the skills and knowledge to perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2025. If your preferred campus is not list, check the new course page Certificate III in Agriculture | South Regional TAFE. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Delivery locations
When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in agriculture. This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, horticulture or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both horticulture and livestock.You will have the skills and knowledge to perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services.
South Regional TAFE is transitioning this qualification to the new training package in 2025. If your preferred campus is not list, check the new course page Certificate III in Agriculture | South Regional TAFE. Students will be enrolled into the new units developed to meet current and future industry needs. Fees may vary for courses transitioning to the new training package.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
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Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.