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Course overview

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Locations

Statewide
Statewide

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Workplace

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 3,428.00
Concession* $ 390.00

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.

Progress your career in the Agriculture sector by gaining specialist post-trade agricultural skills with a Certificate IV in Agriculture.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders working in the Agriculture industry, and will enable you to develop post-trade specialist skills and knowledge within the sector. If you are currently working in Agriculture at a supervisory level and want to gain a qualification, or if you have completed some units of the Certificate III in Agriculture or Certificate IV in Agriculture and are now looking to gain the entire qualification, this is the course for you.

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work you will learn to:

Supervise work routines and staff performance
Breed livestock based on genetics for production
Sample, interpret and amend soil composition for crop success
Use ethical and environmentally sustainable agriculture practices
Maintain work health and safety processes
Keep financial records and budgets
Implement Irrigation scheduling routines
Manage pastures for livestock production

This course is offered in a workshop style format where you will attend workshops relevant to your development needs across a broad range of topics. Based at TasTAFEs’ Agricultural Training Centre of Excellence, the 2-day workshops are held every four to six weeks and include a range of industry experts, contemporary learning resources and reference materials, and quality take home tools in a format that suits people who have access to a rural business. Students without relevant employment or access to an appropriate workplace environment, are asked to contact TasTAFE to arrange access to TasTAFE or case study properties.

On successful completion of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge you need to work effectively in a supervisory role within the Agricultural sector. You will have the skills you need to take responsibility for both your own work and for the quality of the work of others, as well as problem-solve a range of issues across different industry sectors.

You may also wish to continue your study and undertake further training at TasTAFE at Diploma level.

This course is also available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work you will learn to:

Supervise work routines and staff performance
Breed livestock based on genetics for production
Sample, interpret and amend soil composition for crop success
Use ethical and environmentally sustainable agriculture practices
Maintain work health and safety processes
Keep financial records and budgets
Implement Irrigation scheduling routines
Manage pastures for livestock production

You may also wish to continue your study and undertake further training at TasTAFE at Diploma level.

This course is also available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
Statewide
Statewide	20 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2026	Full-time You can commence this course at any time provided you have a suitable workplace. You will be visited in the workplace and also be expected to attend scheduled workshops and submit work online.	Workplace	Enquire now

Entry 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 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.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. 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.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a .

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
AHCWHS402	Maintain workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK410	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units
AHCAGB405	Analyse and interpret production data
AHCBAC411	Manage pastures for livestock production
AHCBIO401	Plan and implement a biosecurity program
AHCBUS408	Operate within a budget framework
AHCIRG437	Schedule irrigations
AHCLSK402	Develop livestock feeding plans
AHCLSK409	Supervise animal health programs
AHCLSK422	Identify and select animals for breeding
AHCPCM406	Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
AHCPMG412	Develop a pest management plan
AHCSOL406	Sample soils and interpret results
AHCWRK404	Implement quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK409	Supervise work routines and staff performance
BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness

Career opportunities

Farm Team Leader
Herd Manager
Farm Supervisor
Farm Technical Assistant
Agricultural Contractor

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Career opportunities

Farm Team Leader
Herd Manager
Farm Supervisor
Farm Technical Assistant
Agricultural Contractor

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