Course Snapshot

Campus

Bendigo Charleston Road Campus
	Code	AHC30122
	Length	Full time - Blended - 11 months
	Days	3 days per week - 9:00am to 4:00pm
	Delivery Mode	Blended - Internal and External
	Start Date	Rolling Enrolments
	End Date	Rolling Enrolments
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Certificate III in Agriculture

About

Get your hands dirty and your future blooming.

This entry-level qualification provides individuals the opportunity to develop a general vocational outcome in agriculture. It provides the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of tasks in relation to cropping, plant nutrition, intensive horticulture and mixed farming enterprise skill set. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting and maintaining equipment and services. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include: Farm or station hand/worker, fencing contractor, chemical handling and machine maintenance. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Free TAFE

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government's FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. It's important to know you may incur fees that you will need to cover yourself, such as student service fees or materials fees. To find out more, call 13 TAFE (13 8233).

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course.

Assessments may include:

Practical Assessment
Knowledge Test
Assignment
Project
Written Test
Observation

Course Modules

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours	Scope
AHCWHS302	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes (AHCWHS302)	50	Core
AHCWRK320	Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (AHCWRK320)	60	Core
ACMGEN311	Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing (ACMGEN311)	50	Elective
AHCBIO303	Apply biosecurity measures (AHCBIO303)	100	Elective
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals (AHCCHM304)	50	Elective
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases (AHCCHM307)	70	Elective
AHCINF307	Plan and construct conventional fencing (AHCINF307)	60	Elective
AHCLSK309	Implement animal health control programs (AHCLSK309)	50	Elective
AHCLSK331	Comply with industry animal welfare requirements (AHCLSK331)	40	Elective
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws (AHCMOM213)	40	Elective
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment (AHCMOM304)	40	Elective
AHCMOM317	Operate tractors with attachments (AHCMOM317)	60	Elective
AHCPCM305	Implement a plant nutrition program (AHCPCM305)	60	Elective
AHCPMG301	Control weeds (AHCPMG301)	70	Elective
AHCPMG302	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG302)	80	Elective
AHCSOL406	Sample soils and interpret results (AHCSOL406)	60	Elective
AHCWRK314	Monitor weather conditions (AHCWRK314)	60	Elective

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Course Dates

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Campus Location	Start Date(s)	End Date(s)	Days and Time
Bendigo Charleston Road Campus	Rolling Enrolments	Rolling Enrolments	3 days per week - 9:00am to 4:00pm

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Career Opportunities

Qualification Details

Employment Opportunities

Farm or station hand, Farm or station worker, Livestock transport driver.

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Fees

Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

To you check your eligibility click here.

The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Tuition Fees

Enrolment type	Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee#	Concession Indicative total tuition fee#	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
Standard	$3592.33	$718.47	$12883.18

Other Fees

Enrolment Type	Average course material fees	Average course consumable fees
Standard	$187	$187

#The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.

Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee and non-tuition fees (table 1) and any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2).

Student Contact Hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
950	950	$3.78	$0.76	$13.56

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2025. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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Entry Requirements

Can I Apply?

There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Pre-training review
Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

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How Will I Be Selected?

By one-on-one Interview with Teacher

How Do I Apply?

Online application direct to Bendigo TAFE

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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