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Certificate I in Rural Operations


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Course Group Rural Operations
Duration 6 months Part Time
National Code RTE10103
TAFE SA Code ETG
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  Mount Barker 509310 Apply Now On & Off Campus PT Day Only Award

Expected Employment Outcome Example

Certificate courses in agriculture prepare graduates for a career in farming and pastoral work as a wool classer, wool technical officer, farm hand or agricultural assistant, shedhand or wool presser. Further study may lead to employment as a farm supervisor; assistant farm manager or field officer. These courses may also assist graduates to gain employment with stock agents involved in merchandising, livestock sales and machinery sales. Alternatively graduates may gain employment in agricultural research as technical officers.

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 I in Rural Operations
This course is a very flexible qualification that will develop skills and knowledge to allow for employment in a range of industries. The competencies can be selected from other relevant training packages e.g. transport and distribution; food processing and retail. The skills obtained can be performing safely in the workplace; preparing for work and supporting work in rural operations; following basic chemical rules; supporting turf work.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

  • No entry requirements

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate I in Rural Operations (RTE10103)

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.

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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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