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On campus (100% on campus for Toowoomba full-time intake); On campus with some online (80% on campus, 20% online for workplace/existing worker option)
Full time / Part time (existing workers) · Full time up to 3 days per week (on campus); Part time 5 hours self-directed online study per week (existing worker)
27 Jan 2027 (Toowoomba on campus); Anytime (workplace/existing worker option)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Fee-Free TAFE (eligible students): $0; Concession: $4,050; Subsidised: $4,610; Full Fee: $9,090
Duration
1 year full-time (Toowoomba on campus) or up to 2 years (workplace/existing worker option)
Intakes
27 Jan 2027 (Toowoomba on campus); anytime (workplace/existing worker option)
Study Mode
Full time (3 days/week on campus) or Part time (existing worker, 5 hrs/week self-directed online)
Eligibility
Domestic Students:
International Students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Apply biosecurity measures
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply control measures in a biosecurity plan to protect a site from the entry and spread of biosecurity threats.
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to workplace health and safety procedures, including applying policies and procedures, assisting in hazard identification and risk control, and observing safe practices during work operations.
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices.
Establish agricultural crops
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and safely operate equipment and sow/plant an agricultural crop following specifications in a crop production plan.
Maintain agricultural crops
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and assess broadacre crop health and condition and implement crop maintenance procedures.
Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare equipment and resources for crop harvesting, determine crop readiness for harvest and harvest a crop safely and efficiently.
Transport and store chemicals
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely transport, handle and store liquid and dry chemical formulations across a broad range of industry sectors.
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, using general application equipment.
Maintain properties and structures
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures where the services of a tradesperson is not necessary.
Plan and construct an electric fence
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, construct and maintain an electric fence.
Plan and construct conventional fencing
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and construct conventional fencing.
Carry out regular livestock observation
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out regular livestock observation.
Handle livestock using basic techniques
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural enterprise.
Identify and mark livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out the identification and marking of livestock.
Load and unload livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload animals for transport.
Muster and move livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to muster and move livestock as part of a team.
Administer medication to livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply preventative health treatments and other medications to livestock under professional supervision.
Maintain livestock water supplies
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain livestock water supplies.
Identify and draft livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and draft or sort animals for sale, breeding or other enterprise requirements.
Implement animal health control programs
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement animal health control programs.
Implement feeding plans for livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor available pasture for grazing and implementing a feeding plan.
Prepare livestock for competition
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and train livestock for competitive showing.
Castrate livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to castrate young animals.
Operate two wheel motorbikes
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and operate two wheel motor bikes.
Operate tractors
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate tractors with and without attached equipment.
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake operational maintenance of machinery.
Operate and maintain chainsaws
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.
Operate side by side utility vehicles
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a side by side utility vehicle including undertaking pre-start checks and shut down procedures.
Operate quad bikes
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate quad bikes including undertaking pre-start checks and shut down procedures.
Perform machinery maintenance
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain machinery and equipment that is used principally in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation and land management work.
Operate machinery and equipment
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.
Operate specialised machinery and equipment
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate specialised machinery and equipment.
Control weeds
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate weed control activities using appropriate strategies to provide effective, economic control while minimising environmental damage.
Carry out post-shearing procedures
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for shorn livestock.
Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safety and hygiene standards of facilities and equipment prior to shearing and crutching operations, and is undertaken by growers with assistance from wool handlers.
Work effectively in industry
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within an industry on an individual basis and within a work team, including observing employment requirements and accepting responsibility for quality of own work.
Participate in workplace communications
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace communications.
Monitor weather conditions
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and interpret weather and climate conditions and assess the likely impact on work functions and activity.
Provide First Aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Common Questions
After completing the Certificate III in Rural Operations, you can seek employment as a Rural Sales Assistant, Rural Operations Worker, or Senior Rural Operations Farmhand, with practical skills to work in a wide range of settings within agriculture and rural operations.
The course has several fee options: Fee-Free TAFE ($0) for eligible students under the government initiative, Concession ($4,050) for eligible students, Subsidised ($4,610) for eligible students accessing government funded courses, Full Fee ($9,090) for domestic students, and International ($12,200) for international students. Payment plans are also available for those who have difficulty paying the full cost upfront.
The course is available at Toowoomba campus in the Darling Downs and South West region. You can study fully on campus (100% face-to-face, starting 27 Jan 2027, with a further intake 12 Jul 2027, 1 year full time up to 3 days per week) or as an existing worker via on campus with some online delivery (80% on campus, 20% online, commencing anytime, up to 2 years part time at 5 hours self-directed online study per week).
This course will give you the skills you need to operate a variety of equipment including tractors and quad bikes, perform a range of farm maintenance activities, care for animals and monitor weather conditions. You also have the option to specialise your skills in the beef cattle industry. Students have access to a range of specialised facilities including a purpose-built Rural Centre of Excellence.
International students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency at Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent, have completed Year 10 (or equivalent), and non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study. Students under 18 applying for a student visa must have adequate welfare arrangements in place as required by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
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