Courses
Study full-time at Tocal
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Full-time courses
The CB Alexander campus offers nationally accredited courses for school leavers
Traineeships
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Dairy Traineeships
Trainees attend Tocal part-time while employed in rural industries and work towards a Certificate IV in Agriculture. -
Rural Traineeships
Trainees attend Tocal part-time while employed in rural industries and work towards a Certificate IV in Agriculture.
Skills recognition
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Skills recognition in agriculture and conservation and land management
Tocal College offers skills recognition for farmers, land managers and agency staff
External programs
The following courses are available by distance education, enrol and start at any time of the year:
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Diploma of Agriculture - external
This course is designed for practicing farmers and those wishing to enter the agricultural workforce at management level. -
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management - external
This course is designed for landholders, bush regenerators and students of environmental management. -
SMARTtrain self study pack
This program allows agricultural chemical users to gain accreditation for unsupervised application of farm chemicals.
Short courses (PROfarm courses)
A range of one and two day courses are held at Tocal each year. They are designed for professional and part-time farmers as well as new entrants to agriculture and those thinking of investing in agricultural land.
Production agriculture courses
Poultry Care for the Home Flock
Stocksafe (incorporating Beef Care and Handling)
Stock Assess (incorporating Beef cattle assessment and marketing)
Land management courses
Native plant and weed look-alikes
Farm safety courses
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Handling
Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance
Safe tractor operation and maintenance
SMARTtrain chemical application course (AQF Level III)
SMARTtrain chemical risk management (AQF Level IV)
SMARTtrain chemical application reaccreditation course (AQF Level III)
SMARTtrain chemical risk management reaccreditation course (AQF Level IV)
Heritage courses
Traditional bush timber construction
For more information about short courses contact:
Kim GriffithsCB Alexander Agricultural College, Tocal
Paterson NSW 2421
Phone: 1800 025 520 (international: 61-2-4939-8888 )
Fax: 02 4938 5549 (international: 61-2-4938 5549)
Email: info@tocal.com
More PROfarm courses are available through Industry & Investment NSW