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Certificate II in Agriculture

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie
Freer Farm (Burnie)

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

On-site
Workplace
Mixed Learning
Apprentices/Trainees

2027 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,075.00
Concession* $ 415.00
Commercial $ PoA

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Career opportunities

Assistant Animal Attendant/Stockperson
Assistant Farm or Station Hand
Assistant Farm or Station Worker
Assistant Farm or Station Labourer

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Looking to build your future in agriculture and work with livestock, crops, and machinery?

Tasmania is renowned for producing high-quality food and fibre, creating strong opportunities across the agriculture industry. If you enjoy working outdoors and are keen to learn practical skills, this entry-level qualification is a great place to start.

Develop a broad foundation in agriculture and explore livestock production, cropping, or a combination of both within mixed farming enterprises. You'll gain hands-on experience in livestock handling and care, crop establishment and harvesting, farm machinery and equipment operation, safe work practices, environmental sustainability, and workplace health and safety.

There are plenty of opportunities to put your learning into practice through industry projects and excursions, helping you build real-world skills and gain insight into the diverse career opportunities available across the agricultural sector.

To enhance your practical training and employment outcomes the On-campus course includes work placement opportunities.

Graduate ready to begin a career as a Farmhand or Stockperson or continue building your skills and experience across a wide range of agricultural roles. You may also consider undertaking further pathways: AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture , AHC30224 Certificate III in Dairy Production, or AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture.

On-campus study is available at Freer Farm, Burnie Campus, with two intakes offered each year. The course is delivered four days per week, Monday to Thursday, with a Semester 1 intake from February to July and a Semester 2 intake from July to December.

Workplace-based training is available year-round for new and existing workers in the agriculture industry. You can enrol once you have secured employment in a suitable agricultural workplace that provides opportunities to develop the practical skills required across all units of study. As well as developing practical farming skills, you'll build industry knowledge and workplace experience that can prepare you for employment across a range of agricultural settings.

Before commencing, you'll meet with one of our Agriculture teachers to discuss your enrolment, select elective units that align with your interests and career goals, and determine any on-campus attendance requirements.

To enhance your practical training and employment outcomes the On-campus course includes work placement opportunities.

Information Sessions

Campus	Date	Location	Times
North West
Freer Farm	Tuesday, 27th Oct 2026	Freer Farm, 182-206 Mooreville Road, Burnie	4:30pm
Freer Farm	Friday, 30th Oct 2026	Freer Farm, 182-206 Mooreville Road, Burnie	10am

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person. You will have workplace-based visits and may have scheduled campus-based training.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Clarence	2 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person. You will have workplace-based visits and may have scheduled campus-based training.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
North West
Burnie	2 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2027	Part-time Enrol at any time provided you have employment at a suitable industry-specific workplace and working with an appropriately experienced/qualified person. You will have workplace-based visits and may have scheduled campus-based training.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Burnie	1 Feb 2027 - 8 Jul 2027	Full-time On-Campus Course. The course is held over 4 days per week, Monday -Thursday - Freer Farm Burnie Campus. Own PPE including high-vis vest is required.	Mixed Learning	Apply on Monday 9 November 2026, 12pm

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

If the elective units AHCCHM304 and AHCCHM307 are chosen, then an additional fee of $65.50 will apply.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Although not required, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Upon enrolment TasTAFE supply students a Microsoft Office license for the purpose of completing your study; including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Defender (Internet Security). TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Safety boots (steel cap toe)

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AHC20122 - Certificate II in Agriculture.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
AHCWHS202	Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK211	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK212	Work effectively in industry
AHCWRK213	Participate in workplace communications

Elective units
AHCBAC205	Assist agricultural crop establishment
AHCBAC206	Assist agricultural crop maintenance
AHCBIO203	Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
AHCBIO204	Follow site biosecurity procedures
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCCHM304	Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307	Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDRY202	Milk livestock
AHCINF205	Carry out basic electric fencing operations
AHCINF206	Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCIRG221	Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
AHCLSK222	Care for health and welfare of livestock
AHCLSK223	Carry out regular livestock observation
AHCLSK224	Handle livestock using basic techniques
AHCLSK227	Monitor water supplies
AHCLSK229	Provide feed for livestock
AHCMOM202	Operate tractors
AHCMOM203	Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM204	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM207	Conduct front-end loader operations
AHCMOM213	Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM216	Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217	Operate quad bikes
AHCNSY207	Undertake propagation activities
AHCPHT214	Support horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPHT215	Plant horticultural crops
AHCPHT216	Carry out canopy maintenance
AHCPHT218	Carry out post-harvest operations
AHCPMG201	Treat weeds
AHCPMG202	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSHG202	Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
AHCSOL203	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWOL205	Pen sheep
AHCWOL207	Carry out wool pressing
AHCWRK214	Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK215	Collect and record production data
FWPCOT2266	Operate brush cutter
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck

Career opportunities

Assistant Animal Attendant/Stockperson
Assistant Farm or Station Hand
Assistant Farm or Station Worker
Assistant Farm or Station Labourer

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AHC20122
Certificate II in Agriculture

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