AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
If you're keen to bring new skills to your family farm or enter one of the many areas in the multi-billion dollar agriculture industry, this certificate will teach you the skills and knowledge needed. You have a signed training agreement and are looking for a training plan tailored to suit your interest.
Course essentials
Qualification Code
Entry requirements
Duration
Locations
Course overview
Agriculture and Agribusiness are diverse sectors including both plant and animal-based production systems along with supporting Agribusiness enterprises that supply agriculture goods and services. Job roles within the sector range from farmhands, farm business managers and include numerous agricultural service roles. This sector is a leader in the uptake and development of new technologies and attracting investment on an international level. Australian producers have a reputation for green and safe agricultural products which provides a marketing advantage that must be retained. As a result, biosecurity will be an important issue as Australia develops its export trade in agricultural goods. There is an increased interest in the area of carbon farming for landowners especially in the area of Emissions Reduction Fund projects which are supported by the Clean Energy Regulator.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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Student support
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The fine print
The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.
Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.
School department
Federation TAFE
Career paths
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be qualified to seek employment in the agricultural sector as a farm tradesperson, senior farm hand or station hand.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fee information
2026 indicative fees
The fees you pay will depend on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program. The indicative fees displayed below are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment.
Fees are subject to change annually.
| Concession Government Subsidised Place | Standard Government Subsidised Place | Full Fee Place (Not eligible for government subsidy) |
|---|---|---|
| $665 | $3,325 | $14,770 |
Material fees
This covers things like tools, stationery, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and so on. Expect the cost to be around $106.
Other study costs
Additional costs for PPE: Work boots, work gloves, sun protection.
Other important information
If you need help managing your fee payments, you might be eligible for a direct debit payment plan. Students doing certificate-level TAFE courses can access payment plans for both tuition and materials fees. Diploma and advanced diploma students can access payment plans for materials fees only.
If you’re accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program, doing this course might affect your ability to access future government-subsidised training.
If you’re eligible to enrol in a course under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, the tuition would be free but you’d still have to pay the materials fee (if applicable).
Find out more about fees, payments and refunds.
Scholarships
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Course details
Start dates
Semester 1, 2026
Locations
Mt Rowan (Rural Skills Centre)
Semester 2, 2026
Locations
Mt Rowan (Rural Skills Centre)
Information
- Our Mt Helen, SMB, Camp St and Gillies St campuses are located in Ballarat. Testing.
Contact hours
Individual timetables of attendance are created for Trainees after training plan discussion with employer and trainee. Classes can be scheduled over 2 to 3 consecutive days, weekly and fortnightly blocks, or a day a week over a period of weeks.
Approximately 2 hours per week of activiites/ time commitment outside of class.
Sample course structure
This is a list of units available in this course. Which units you enrol in will depend on the course and stream available.
- Contribute to workplace health and safety processesAHCWHS302
- Apply environmentally sustainable work practicesAHCWRK320
- Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop productionAHCBAC309
- Establish pastures and crops for livestock productionAHCBAC313
- Establish agricultural cropsAHCBAC315
- Transport and store chemicalsAHCCHM304
- Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseasesAHCCHM307
- Plan and construct an electric fenceAHCINF306
- Plan and construct conventional fencingAHCINF307
- Administer treatments of livestockAHCLSK344
- Implement animal health control programsAHCLSK351
- Implement feeding plans for livestockAHCLSK353
- Comply with industry animal welfare requirementsAHCLSK368
- Operate tractorsAHCMOM202
- Conduct front-end loader operationsAHCMOM207
- Operate and maintain chainsawsAHCMOM213
- Operate side by side utility vehiclesAHCMOM216
- Operate quad bikesAHCMOM217
- Identify seedsAHCSDT310
- Provide First AidHLTAID011
Meet us at Open Day
Open Day is your chance to explore all that Federation has to offer. Meet current lecturers and students, ask course questions, learn about our support services and explore campus spaces.
We’ve got heaps of activities, tours and presentations planned. Basically, we want you to get a real feel for Federation. The atmosphere. The opportunities. The community.
Oh – and there’s no need to pack a sandwich. Lunch is on us.
Entry requirements
For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.
Must have traineeship in agriculture.
How you apply will depend on your current situation. Visit our how to apply page for options and instructions.
After you submit your application, we’ll get you to do an online literacy and numeracy review to help us understand where you’re at (and if the course you’re applying for is a good fit). We’ll give you feedback and offer you support if needed.
For information about students’ rights and responsibilities, please refer to the VET Information Guide.
- Direct application
- Yes
- Federation University code
- JAY
- National course code
- AHC30122