Certificate III in Agriculture

The Certificate III in Agriculture (RTE30103) is a 1 year full-time course designed to give students a wide range of practical farm skills to equip them for their first job on the land.

Career prospects

This course trains students for entry into the beef cattle, horse, cropping, sheep and dairy cattle industries. Most students continue onto the Certificate IV in Agriculture course before seeking employment in these industries.

Prerequisites

Year 10 or equivalent, however many of the students have completed year 12.

Course components

• Practical work: about half the course involves practical training on College and local commercial farms. Students learn about beef cattle, horses, farm machinery, crops and pastures, sheep, dairy cattle, fencing, chainsaws and general farm skills.
• Case studies: students work in small groups to investigate issues affecting all types of agricultural production.
• Farm skills: students learn a wide range of practical farm skills to equip them for their first job on the land.
• Individual studies: self directed learning projects in students’ areas of interest.

Fees

Fees are charged for board and lodging (includes room and all meals), tuition, tours, student asscoiation fees, equipment and resources used in the course. Fees are payable at the start of each term or by fortnightly instalments.

Financial assistance

There are a large number of scholarships available for students enrolled at Tocal. Application forms are in the college prospectus. Most students also qualify for Youth Allowance or Abstudy which may cover most fees (contact Centrelink for more information).