Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
Gain skills in agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management to build your career in the outdoors, from farming to landscaping.
Part qualification
Statement of Attainment in Farm Tractors
Learn to safely prepare and operate machinery and equipment used for agriculture, horticulture and conservation and land management work. Prepare for, operate and complete tractor operations under general supervision.
Locations available: Armidale, Dubbo, Richmond*
Phone: 131 601
Statement of Attainment in Chemical, Chainsaw, First Aid Tickets
Learn to maintain chainsaws, prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases, transport and store chemicals safely, trim and cut felled trees, and provide first aid.
Locations available: Padstow, Richmond*
Phone: 131 601
Statement of Attainment in Shearing
Learn to assist in and perform basic shearing and crutching of sheep, carry out wool for pressing, prepare for machine shearing, pen sheep and perform board duties. You'll also participate in work health and safety practices.
Locations available: Armidale, Dubbo*
Phone: 131 601
Statement of Attainment in Conservation
Gain the skills and knowldege to recognise flora and fauna, and plant trees and shrubs.
Locations available: Ryde, Richmond*
Phone: 131 601
Statement of Attainment in Landscape Essentials
Learn to assist with landscape and construction work in public, commercial and residential settings. You'll also participate in work health and safety practices.
Locations available: Padstow, Richmond*
Phone: 131 601
Statement of Attainment in Horticulture Essentials
Learn to plant trees and shrubs and support turf establishment. You'll also participate in work health and safety practices.
Locations available: Ryde, Moree, Orange, Padstow, Richmond*
Phone: 131 601
Statement of Attainment in Tree Work Essentials
Learn to maintain chainsaws, operate a mobile chipper/mulcher, and trim and cut felled trees. You'll also participate in work health and safety practices.
Locations available: Padstow, Richmond*
Phone: 131 601
Full qualification
Certificate II in Agriculture
Certificate III in Agriculture
Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
Certificate IV in Agriculture
Diploma of Agriculture
Diploma of Arboriculture
Certificate III in Beekeeping
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Certificate II in Horticulture
Certificate III in Horticulture
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Certificate IV in Horticulture
Diploma of Horticulture
Certificate II in Landscaping
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Diploma of Landscape Design
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Certificate III in Permaculture
Certificate IV in Permaculture
Certificate III in Production Nursery
Certificate III in Rural Operations
Certificate IV in Wool Classing
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Rewarding pay
Mid-range graduate salaries starting around $43K.
Good outcomes
Around 95% of graduates reported being satisfied with their training.
Job satisfaction
Growing the food and landscapes that sustain communities around NSW.
Potential careers
Farmer, Station hand, Animal attendant, Shearer, Tractor driver, Organic gardener, Horticulturist, Landscaper, Environmentalist
