The program enables you to build your skills bank, depending on the type of work you will be undertaking. However, if you wish to advantage of the reduced fees you must do Skill Set 1 first. From here, you can choose to do Skill Set 2 and 3 or just one of them.
Providing job ready skills - sought after by employers, this program is a great starting point if you are looking for a career in the Agriculture or Production Horticulture industries.
The program is developed as a pathway into employment and potential transition into either a Certificate II traineeship or Certificate III apprenticeship.
The Program consists of three individual grouped Skill Sets.
Skill Set number 1 includes the entry-level units and to attract the subsided pricing must be commenced first.
Skill Set 1 will include delivery of a non-accredited industry induction session covering basic awareness of Bio Security and WHS.
Skill Sets 2 and 3 must be completed after Skill Set 1.
Agriskills Entry Program (Skill Set 1)
TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes
AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
Agriskills Entry Program (Skill Set 2)
TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck (need to be 18 yo)
AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
AHCMOM207 Conduct front-end loader operations
Agriskills Entry Program (Skill Set 3)
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and disease
Successful students will gain a Statement of Attainment at the completion of each individual Skill Set.
Yes places are limited. Apply now to secure your place.
If you have unfortunately lost your job due to COVID-19 you may be eligible to access up to $3,000 through Rapid Response Skills Training Support funding.
This program is heavily subsidised and you can save up to 55% off normal course fees! To do this, you must enrol in Skill Set 1 first. See below for fee structure:
Skill Set 1
Consists of online theory followed by 5 days face-to-face applied learning and assessment.
Normally $1,430
$500 (capped if you are not eligible for concession fees)
$370 (concession)
Pricing for Skill Set 2 (only if Skills Set 1 completed)
Consists of online theory followed by 5 days face-to-face applied learning and assessment.
Normally $1062
$500 (capped)
$370 (concession)
Pricing for Skills Set 3 (only if Skills Set 1 completed)
Consists of online theory followed by 2 days face-to-face applied learning and assessment.
Normally $295
$200 (capped)
$91 (concession)
Full price for all three Agriskills Entry Program skill sets:
$1,200 per person
$831 (concession) per person
To be eligible you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or on a state sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residence
- of working age.
Note: To do TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck you’ll need to be 18 years or older.
