Certificate IV in Agriculture

The Certificate IV in Agriculture (RTE40103) is a one year advanced course which follows on from the Certificate III in Agriculture and the Certificate III in Agriculture (Horse Husbandry) programs. Students gain further competencies at level four to equip  them for employment in rural industries and to prepare them for future  roles as business and farm managers.

Career prospects

Students usually gain positions as farmhands and stationhands on  properties around NSW, QLD and the Northern Territory. Some are  employed in agribusiness and others become trainee Stock and Station  Agents, Rural Lands Protection Board rangers or similar positions.

Completion of this course can also give you credit towards some university degrees.

Prerequisites

Certificate III in Agriculture or equivalent (Note: Students who  have done Year 12 Agriculture and/or Primary Industries AND have sound  practical skills and industry experience and knowledge may qualify for  direct entry into this course).

Course components

• Practical work: two four-week periods gaining practical experience  on commercial farms in NSW, Qld, Northern Territory or New Zealand.
• Other units: students choose from a large range of elective units  including beef cattle, horses, property planning, total catchment  management, show preparation, feedlot, computers, crop production,  organic farming, leadership, shearing and woolclassing (and many  others).

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. A schedule of fees is contained on the 'Facts and Figures' page. 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).