Want a career in Western Australia's pork industry as a piggery attendant or stock person? Start here!
Through this training, you'll gain a range of skills including caring for livestock, establishing and maintaining breeding programs and livestock transportation.
Note: A new version of this course is available here
You'll also learn how to comply with industry animal welfare requirements, and contribute to work health and safety processes.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
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.
Bring home the bacon with a Certificate III in Pork Production.
This entry level qualification provides an occupational outcome in the pork industry. The pork industry expects that graduates from this qualification will be able to perform a range of tasks associated with a person performing the job role of a piggery attendant.
Some things you'll learn:
- How to care for livestock
- How to establish and maintain breeding programs
- How to transport livestock
- How to comply with industry animal welfare requirements
- How to contribute to work health and safety processes
Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
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.