Agriculture, horticulture and land management courses at TAFE
79 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Agriculture (AHC10222)
Leads to: Beef Cattle Farm Worker, Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Cotton Farm Worker, Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker, Livestock Husbandry Worker, Piggery Farm Worker, Poultry Farm Worker, Sheep Farm Worker
Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC10124)
Leads to: Bush Regenerator
Certificate I in Horticulture (AHC10322)
Leads to: Garden Labourer, Horticultural Nursery Assistant
Certificate I in Permaculture (AHC10422)
Leads to: Bush Regenerator, Garden Labourer
Certificate II
Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122)
Leads to: Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Beef Cattle Farm Worker, Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Cotton Farm Worker, Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Fencer, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker, Poultry Farm Worker, Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
Certificate II in Arboriculture (AHC20520)
Leads to: Horticultural Nursery Assistant, Arborist, Tree Worker
Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC21024)
Leads to: Bush Regenerator, Environmental Manager
Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20422)
Leads to: Garden Labourer, Horticultural Nursery Assistant
Certificate II in Irrigation (AHC21124)
Leads to: Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, Irrigation Assistant
Certificate II in Landscaping (AHC21624)
Leads to: Garden Labourer, Drainage, Sewerage and Stormwater Labourer, Fencer, Landscape Architect, Landscape Gardener, Paving and Surfacing Labourer
Certificate II in Nursery Operations (AHC20724)
Leads to: Horticultural Nursery Assistant, Sales Assistant (General)
Certificate II in Parks and Gardens (AHC20624)
Leads to: Garden Labourer, Landscape Architect
Certificate II in Permaculture (AHC21722)
Leads to: Garden Labourer
Certificate II in Production Horticulture (AHC20324)
Leads to: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator, Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker, Fruit Farm Worker, Horticultural Nursery Assistant, Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Nut Farm Worker, Sugar Cane Farm Worker, Vegetable Farm Worker, Vegetable Picker, Vineyard Worker
Certificate II in Protected Horticulture (AHC21824)
Leads to: Fruit Farm Worker, Horticultural Nursery Assistant, Vegetable Farm Worker
Certificate II in Rural Operations (AHC21216)
Leads to: Forestry Worker
Certificate II in Shearing (AHC21325)
Leads to: Shearer, Sheep Farm Worker
Certificate II in Sports Turf Management (AHC20919)
Leads to: Garden Labourer, Sports Turf Trades Worker
Certificate II in Wool Handling (AHC21425)
Leads to: Sheep Farm Worker, Wool Handler
Certificate III
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work (AHC32522)
Leads to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger, Archaeologist, Historian, Park Ranger
Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling (AHC33125)
Leads to: Sheep Farmer, Wool Handler
Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122)
Leads to: Livestock Husbandry Worker, Agricultural and Agritech Technician, Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer, Dairy Cattle Farmer, Goat Farmer, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower, Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer, Pig Farmer, Poultry Farmer, Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker, Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Senior Piggery Stockperson, Senior Sheep Farm Worker, Sheep Farmer, Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator, Beef Cattle Farm Worker, Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Cotton Farm Worker, Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker, Poultry Farm Worker, Sheep Farm Worker
Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30824)
Leads to: Arborist, Tree Worker
Certificate III in Beekeeping (AHC31824)
Leads to: Apiarist
Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC31424)
Leads to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger, Bush Regenerator, Conservation Officer, Environmental Manager
Certificate III in Dairy Production (AHC30224)
Leads to: Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (AHC33325)
Leads to: Beef Cattle Farm Worker, Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker, Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker
Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30722)
Leads to: Gardener (General), Botanist, Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Nurseryperson
Certificate III in Irrigation Technology (AHC32424)
Leads to: Irrigation Technician
Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30921)
Leads to: Landscape Gardener, Fencer, Landscape Architect
Certificate III in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production (AHC33924)
Leads to: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator, Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist
Certificate III in Nursery Operations (AHC31124)
Leads to: Horticultural Nursery Assistant, Nurseryperson
Certificate III in On Country Management (AHC31522)
Leads to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger, Park Ranger
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024)
Leads to: Gardener (General), Garden Labourer, Landscape Gardener
Certificate III in Permaculture (AHC33822)
Leads to: Bush Regenerator, Gardener (General)
Certificate III in Pork Production (AHC30422)
Leads to: Piggery Farm Worker, Senior Piggery Stockperson
Certificate III in Poultry Production (AHC30522)
Leads to: Poultry Farm Worker
Certificate III in Production Horticulture (AHC30624)
Leads to: Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker, Fruit Farm Worker, Nut Farm Worker, Sugar Cane Farm Worker, Vegetable Farm Worker, Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator, Botanist, Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist
Certificate III in Protected Horticulture (AHC33722)
Leads to: Fruit Farm Worker, Vegetable Farm Worker, Botanist
Certificate III in Rural and Environmental Pest Management (AHC30324)
Leads to: Invasive Pest, Weed and Disease Inspector, Pest Control Technician, Microbiologist
Certificate III in Rural Merchandising (AHC32724)
Leads to: Door-to-door Salesperson, Rental Salesperson, Sales Assistant (General), Sales Demonstrator, Storeperson, Advertising Specialist, Merchandise Planner, Retail Supervisor, Stock and Station Agent
Certificate III in Rural Operations (AHC32822)
Leads to: Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator, Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Earthmoving Plant Operator (General), Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker, Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Senior Piggery Stockperson, Senior Sheep Farm Worker
Certificate III in Shearing (AHC32925)
Leads to: Shearer
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31324)
Leads to: Sports Turf Manager, Sports Turf Trades Worker
Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation (AHC33025)
Leads to: Wool Classer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Agribusiness (AHC41024)
Leads to: Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker, Fruit and Vegetable Factory Worker, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Beef Cattle Farmer, Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer, Company Secretary, Cotton Grower, Dairy Cattle Farmer, Fruit Grower, Goat Farmer, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower, Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer, Nut Grower, Pig Farmer, Poultry Farmer, Production Nursery Grower, Sugar Cane Grower, Vegetable Grower, Wine Grape Grower
Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122)
Leads to: Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker, Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker, Agricultural and Agritech Technician, Beef Cattle Farmer, Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer, Cotton Grower, Dairy Cattle Farmer, Goat Farmer, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower, Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer, Pig Farmer, Poultry Farmer, Sheep Farmer, Vegetable Grower, Vineyard Supervisor, Wine Grape Grower
Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC40924)
Leads to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger, Conservation Officer, Environmental Manager, Bush Regenerator, Park Ranger
Certificate IV in Horticulture (AHC40422)
Leads to: Gardener (General), Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Horticultural Nursery Assistant, Botanist, Flower Grower, Production Nursery Grower
Certificate IV in Irrigation Management (AHC41124)
Leads to: Irrigation Technician, Irrigation Designer
Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Management (AHC42021)
Leads to: Construction Project Manager, Construction Site Supervisor, Landscape Gardener, Landscape Architect
Certificate IV in Landscape Design (AHC42421)
Leads to: Landscape Designer, Landscape Gardener, Landscape Architect, Urban Designer
Certificate IV in Medicinal Cannabis Cultivation and Production (AHC42324)
Not linked to a specific career in the data.
Certificate IV in Nursery Operations (AHC40624)
Leads to: Nurseryperson, Production Nursery Grower, Office Manager
Certificate IV in Permaculture (AHC42122)
Leads to: Bush Regenerator, Gardener (General), Landscape Architect
Certificate IV in Pest Management (AHC41724)
Leads to: Pest Control Technician
Certificate IV in Production Horticulture (AHC40324)
Leads to: Fruit Farm Worker, Vegetable Farm Worker, Botanist, Flower Grower, Fruit Grower, Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Nut Grower, Production Nursery Grower, Sugar Cane Grower, Vegetable Grower, Wine Grape Grower
Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture (AHC40224)
Leads to: Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist
Certificate IV in Wool Classing (AHC41325)
Leads to: Wool Classer
Diploma
Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC51422)
Leads to: Agricultural Consultant, Beef Cattle Farmer, Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer, Dairy Cattle Farmer, Goat Farmer, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower, Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer, Pig Farmer, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122)
Leads to: Agricultural and Agritech Technician, Agricultural Consultant, Animal Husbandry Technician, Beef Cattle Farmer, Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farmer, Cotton Grower, Dairy Cattle Farmer, Goat Farmer, Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower, Mixed Cattle and Sheep Farmer, Nut Grower, Pig Farmer, Poultry Farmer, Senior Beef Cattle Station Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker, Senior Broadacre Crop Farm Worker, Senior Cattle and Sheep Farm Worker, Senior Dairy Cattle Farm Worker, Senior Piggery Stockperson, Senior Sheep Farm Worker, Sheep Farmer, Sugar Cane Grower, Vegetable Grower, Wine Grape Grower
Diploma of Applied Agronomy (AHC51920)
Leads to: Agricultural and Agritech Technician, Agricultural Research Scientist, Agronomist
Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC50524)
Leads to: Arborist, Tree Worker
Diploma of Community Group Coordination and Facilitation (AHC51222)
Leads to: Community Development Officer, Conservation Officer, Liaison Officer
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC51120)
Leads to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger, Environmental Manager, Bush Regenerator, Conservation Officer, Park Ranger
Diploma of Horticulture Management (AHC50422)
Leads to: Flower Grower, Gardener (General), Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Botanist
Diploma of Irrigation Design (AHC51624)
Leads to: Irrigation Designer, Irrigation Technician
Diploma of Landscape Construction Management (AHC52021)
Leads to: Landscape Designer, Landscape Gardener, Landscape Architect
Diploma of Landscape Design (AHC50621)
Leads to: Landscape Designer, Landscape Gardener, Landscape Architect, UI / UX Designer, Urban Designer
Diploma of Nursery Management (AHC50820)
Leads to: Business Development Manager, Flower Grower, Nurseryperson, Production Nursery Grower
Diploma of Permaculture (AHC52122)
Leads to: Environmental Manager
Diploma of Pest Management (AHC51324)
Leads to: Pest Control Technician
Diploma of Production Horticulture (AHC50324)
Leads to: Horticultural Supervisor or Specialist, Vineyard Supervisor, Flower Grower, Fruit Grower, Nut Grower, Production Nursery Grower, Sugar Cane Grower, Vegetable Grower
Diploma of Sports Turf Management (AHC51024)
Leads to: Sports Turf Manager, Sports Turf Trades Worker
Diploma of Viticulture (AHC51524)
Leads to: Wine Grape Grower, Winemaker, Fruit Grower, Vineyard Supervisor
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC60319)
Leads to: Agricultural Consultant
Advanced Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC60524)
Leads to: Arborist
Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management (AHC60422)
Leads to: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land and Sea Ranger, Conservation Officer, Environmental Manager, Park Ranger
Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma of Arboriculture (AHC80120)
Leads to: Arborist, Tree Worker
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