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Certificate III in Agriculture


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Course Group Agriculture
Duration 24 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code RTE30103
TAFE SA Code ESB
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Example Career Profile Livestock Buyer/Livestock Farmers
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
Load
Scheduled Student
Group
? Mount Barker 609021 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Evening Only Award
  Mount Barker 609300 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award
  Port Lincoln 624314 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award
@ Kadina 630008 Apply Now On & Off Campus FT & PT Day Only Award
  Mount Gambier 655076 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award
  Naracoorte 657017 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award
? Beef Production Stream
@ Students will need a suitable farming industry workplace to undertake the practical on-job component and the assessment for their workplace competence.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This course is designed by the agriculture sector to develop skills for employment as a farmhand and combine hands-on farm work and training in a rural environment. Graduates can look forward to working on properties or rural enterprises engaged in primary production in senior roles.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Skills Covered

Certificate III in Agriculture
Undertaking this course will develop skills and knowledge in applying known solutions to a variety of predictable problems; interpreting available information using discretion and judgement; working unsupervised managing and maintaining the physical resources of the farm; organising and coordinating employee procedures; taking responsibility for work output and learning; transporting, preparing, using and maintaining chemical and biological agents to required standards and assessing and controlling OH&S requirements. Streams are available in General, Pig Production, Beef Production, Grain Production, Sheep and Wool and Dairy Production. Check location notes for details.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate III in Agriculture (RTE30103)

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Application Selection

Award - SATAC application process

  • Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
  • Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Fees

Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus. The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.

Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.

TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information

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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Further Information

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