Agriculture courses
Introduction
Due to a range of environmental factors, the agiculture industry have experienced some decline in job opportunities. This means if you are passionate about entering the industry it is advised that you gain as much knowledge and as many skills as you can. more
Due to a range of environmental factors, the agiculture industry have experienced some decline in job opportunities. This means if you are passionate about entering the industry it is advised that you gain as much knowledge and as many skills as you can.
If you are already working in agriculture, think about diversifying, there may be further opportunities available to you.
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Home Vegetable Growing
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$793 $629
There are many different ways you can grow vegetables; and ... more
There are many different ways you can grow vegetables; and an almost endless range of varieties to choose from. The method you choose and the varieties you grow should depend upon the time, space, level of knowledge and other resources available to you. This course teaches you many different ways of growing, and what is needed for just about every vegetable you can think of. full details
Proficiency Award In Environmental Management Courses Direct Info
A qualification designed to renew your career and open new ... more
A qualification designed to renew your career and open new opportunities for your professional development. full details
Home Hydroponics
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$793 $629
This is a good starting point for those who have ... more
This is a good starting point for those who have little experience in horticulture or hydroponics; whose main interest is in growing AT HOME. Unlike our other courses, this course is NOT intended for commercial growing in any way. You will learn the theory behind hydroponic culture, as well as receive first hand practical experience as you set up your own basic hydroponic system. full details
Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I )
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$874 $699
Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology ... more
Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as a basis to understanding the care and management of animals. This course is the starting point for working with animals in any situation. Study - cells & tissues; the digestive system; the circulatory system; the urinary system; the nervous system; respiration; the reproductive system; muscles & meat; the skeleton; animal growth, development, and the endocrine system; and the comparison of different animals. full details
Animal Health Care For Beginners
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$874 $699
Do you want to learn more about animals and how ... more
Do you want to learn more about animals and how to care for them? This course has been designed to help you understand animal health and basic veterinarian practices. full details
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Agricultural Marketing
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$874 $699
Being a successful rural businessman or woman is a difficult ... more
Being a successful rural businessman or woman is a difficult managerial role. Very few non-rural businesses are presented with the continuing changes and variations that confront a rural business. full details
Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I )
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$874 $699
Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology ... more
Develop a sound foundation knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology as a basis to understanding the care and management of animals. This course is the starting point for working with animals in any situation. Study - cells & tissues; the digestive system; the circulatory system; the urinary system; the nervous system; respiration; the reproductive system; muscles & meat; the skeleton; animal growth, development, and the endocrine system; and the comparison of different animals. full details
Animal Behaviour
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$974 $779
This course provides an excellent foundation for working with animals ... more
This course provides an excellent foundation for working with animals in any situation: farms, zoos, veterinary practices, pet shops or even in the wild. full details
Animal Breeding For Beginners
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$874 $699
Family planning pays dividends plan and implement animal breeding programs ... more
Family planning pays dividends plan and implement animal breeding programs using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs. full details
Animal Feed & Nutrition (Animal Husbandry III)
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$874 $699
Evaluate and select feeds Learn the composition of a range ... more
Evaluate and select feeds Learn the composition of a range of feeds, including pasture, fodder crops, grasses, cereals, seed, and other edible plants. This course also explains the role of proteins, vitamins and minerals in animal diets. It equips you with the skills required to evaluate feeding and select appropriate feeds - for digestibility and nutritional content - applicable to real life farming situations. full details
Animal Health (Animal Husbandry II)
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$874 $699
A solid introduction to animal health, where you learn to ... more
A solid introduction to animal health, where you learn to assess animal health, explain a variety of conditions and identify appropriate treatments or responses to a range of more common complaints or illnesses. full details
Animal Health Care For Beginners
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$874 $699
Do you want to learn more about animals and how ... more
Do you want to learn more about animals and how to care for them? This course has been designed to help you understand animal health and basic veterinarian practices. full details
Beef Cattle Management
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$874 $699
Beef up on industry knowledge and experience This course is ... more
Beef up on industry knowledge and experience This course is designed to help producers analyse and make decisions about the management requirements of beef cattle. full details
Biochemistry - Animal Processes (III)
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$974 $779
This course part of many advanced courses such as our ... more
This course part of many advanced courses such as our many health science advanced diplomas and some horticultural diplomas. full details
Biochemistry of Animal and Human (I)
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$874 $699
Biochemistry is at the base of most health sciences, prepare ... more
Biochemistry is at the base of most health sciences, prepare yourself for your health science career by studying biochemistry. Biochemistry I (Animal) is an introductory course to biochemistry. This course is similar to Biochemistry I (Plants) with a focus on animal biochemistry. Biochemistry provides the knowledge base for all human and animals health studies. full details
Calf Rearing
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$874 $699
Successful completion of this course/module will develop your ability to ... more
Successful completion of this course/module will develop your ability to independently analyse and make decisions about the management requirements of calf rearing. full details
Cell Biology
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$874 $699
An essential foundation course for all people interested in human ... more
An essential foundation course for all people interested in human health, animal care and animal studies. The cell is the basic unit of life. Its knowledge is most essential to understand how life works for higher animals and plants. Upon completion of this course students should have a sound understanding of cell structure and processes. full details
Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing
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$974 $779
Working or wanting to work on an organic farm? Learn ... more
Working or wanting to work on an organic farm? Learn the processes required to tap into the commercial organic vegetable market; this extensive course provides a wealth of knowledge and practical skills and shows you how to market your produce. full details
Commercial Vegetable Production
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$974 $779
Learn about growing crops of vegetables in productive way with ... more
Learn about growing crops of vegetables in productive way with these steps. Learning the importance of soils, cultural practices and pest and disease management is a great way to get optimum crop production. full details
Dairy Cattle Management
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$874 $699
This is a very solid foundation course developed in collaboration ... more
This is a very solid foundation course developed in collaboration with industry and by our team of experts including agriculturalists, animal scientists and veterinary surgeons. full details
Diagnosing Animal Diseases (Under development)
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$974 $779
Learn to examine a sick animal, collect symptomatic information, and ... more
Learn to examine a sick animal, collect symptomatic information, and either diagnose a disease, or determine an appropriate course of action to obtain assistance with obtaining a diagnosis. full details
Equine Behaviour
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$974 $779
The study of equine behaviour provides a foundation for more ... more
The study of equine behaviour provides a foundation for more sensitive and informed care and training of horses, and can help you understand your horse's behaviour, and work more effectively with its inherent nature. full details
Farm Management
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$974 $779
Improve your capacity to more effectively manage a farm or ... more
Improve your capacity to more effectively manage a farm or agricultural enterprise which services farms. Through this course, learn to analyse, diagnose and make decisions related to management of a farm business. The course relates to managing all resources, including; production, staff, physical resources, and natural resources. You learn strategic planning, whole farm planning, and how to prepare a business plan. full details
Fruit Production - Temperate Climate
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$874 $699
This course is ideal for anyone serious about fruit growing; ... more
This course is ideal for anyone serious about fruit growing; from the small hobby farmer to orchard worker, or enthusiastic amateur who aspires to win first prize for their fruit at the local garden show. full details
Fruit Production - Warm Climate
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$874 $699
In this course we have people create their own fruit ... more
In this course we have people create their own fruit garden at home or learn how to produce and market stock commercially. full details
Home Hydroponics
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$793 $629
This is a good starting point for those who have ... more
This is a good starting point for those who have little experience in horticulture or hydroponics; whose main interest is in growing AT HOME. Unlike our other courses, this course is NOT intended for commercial growing in any way. You will learn the theory behind hydroponic culture, as well as receive first hand practical experience as you set up your own basic hydroponic system. full details
Home Propagation (Beginner's)
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$874 $699
This course aims to develop a basic understanding of the ... more
This course aims to develop a basic understanding of the principles of plant propagation, an overview of propagation techniques, equipment and a general knowledge of the methods of propagation of the more commonly cultivated plants. full details
Home Vegetable Growing
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$793 $629
There are many different ways you can grow vegetables; and ... more
There are many different ways you can grow vegetables; and an almost endless range of varieties to choose from. The method you choose and the varieties you grow should depend upon the time, space, level of knowledge and other resources available to you. This course teaches you many different ways of growing, and what is needed for just about every vegetable you can think of. full details
Horse Care Advanced (III)
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$874 $699
Manage the health and condition of horses in different situations. ... more
Manage the health and condition of horses in different situations. Learn to identify signs of poor condition and ill health, and address the problems appropriately. full details
Horse Care Basics (I)
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$874 $699
Learn about horse psychology and handling, evaluate conformation, understand the ... more
Learn about horse psychology and handling, evaluate conformation, understand the importance of dietary requirements to the horse, learn about the horses digestive system and the principles of feeding and watering your horse, use correct grooming procedures, develop appropriate management procedures and broaden existing knowledge of commercial opportunities in the horse world. full details
Horse Care Intermediate (II)
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$874 $699
This course follows on from Horse Care I. While this ... more
This course follows on from Horse Care I. While this course is relevant to horses at grass, it does focus heavily upon care of the stabled horse. The course covers feeding, stabling, food care, bedding, tack and conditioning of the horse. full details
Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II)
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$874 $699
Even more in - depth than Hydroponics I, Hydroponics II ... more
Even more in - depth than Hydroponics I, Hydroponics II takes a closer look at a few plant species in particular. full details
Hydroponics for Beginners (I)
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$974 $779
This is the starting point for anyone serious hydroponic grower ... more
This is the starting point for anyone serious hydroponic grower who is relatively new to the discipline. This course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the most experienced hydroponic experts available. full details
Industry Project
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$793 $629
This is a practical requirement for several certificate and diploma ... more
This is a practical requirement for several certificate and diploma qualifications. full details
Intermediate Botany - Plant Growth and Development (II)
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$974 $779
This course explains the principles and practices of plant physiology. ... more
This course explains the principles and practices of plant physiology. The course is designed for all those that need to know plants in depth, how they work, how they grow, which factors promote their development and which factors hinders their growth. full details
Introduction to Botany - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy (I)
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$874 $699
Discover the world of Botany. The course contains the basis ... more
Discover the world of Botany. The course contains the basis of plant science, and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and anatomy. full details
Irrigation - Agriculture
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$874 $699
This is a sound foundation course introducing you to the ... more
This is a sound foundation course introducing you to the basics of irrigation design and management. full details
Irrigation - Crops
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$874 $699
This is a sound foundation course introducing you to the ... more
This is a sound foundation course introducing you to the basics of irrigation design and management. full details
Irrigation Management
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$974 $779
The aim of irrigation management is to reuse water as ... more
The aim of irrigation management is to reuse water as much as possible, to collect and store as much water as possible, and to ensure that what water you do use is used in an efficient manner. This course builds on Irrigation BAG213. It teaches you to manage the design and operation of large scale irrigation systems. full details
Landscaping Course ICI $880
The ICI landscaping course has been designed in consultation with ... more
The ICI landscaping course has been designed in consultation with the landscaping industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and ... full details
Managing Poultry
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$874 $699
This course is designed to enable you to analyse and ... more
This course is designed to enable you to analyse and make decisions about the management requirements of poultry. Learn about: terminology, breeds, health care; nutrition, diseases in poultry, housing and shelter, layers, broilers, incubation, brooding, record keeping, economics & marketing. full details
Orchid Culture
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$874 $699
Get the broad picture of what orchids are all about ... more
Get the broad picture of what orchids are all about and learn how to improve your results and grow flowers which will be the envy of all who see them. full details
Organic Farming
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$974 $779
The course covers organic management issues such as certification, marketing, ... more
The course covers organic management issues such as certification, marketing, and environmental concerns, organic soil management and crop nutrition, weed management, pest and disease management, livestock management, pasture and crops. full details
Organic Plant Culture
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$874 $699
This courses has been developed by a team of organic ... more
This courses has been developed by a team of organic experts including John Mason (author of Sustainable Agriculture) and Maggi Brown (former Education Officer with Garden Organic /HDRA). It is a very solid training ground for anyone who is serious about growing organic vegetables, herbs or other plants. full details
Outdoor Plant Production (Crops I)
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$874 $699
This course started live as a Crops course developed by ... more
This course started live as a Crops course developed by John Mason in 1980. Over the years it has been revised and upgraded many times with input from over 20 horticulturists in both the UK and Australia. Today's course is very much up to date and an excellent foundation for any type of outdoor plant production. full details
Pasture Management
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$874 $699
This course is designed to be useful to those already ... more
This course is designed to be useful to those already managing existing pastures and those who wish to establish successful new pastures. full details
Pig Management
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$874 $699
A sound foundation course, it develops a broad understanding of ... more
A sound foundation course, it develops a broad understanding of pig biology and production; covering such things as breeding and selection, feeding, diseases, boar management, managing the sow and litter, fattening pigs, record keeping and more! full details
Proficiency Award In Environmental Management Courses Direct Info
A qualification designed to renew your career and open new ... more
A qualification designed to renew your career and open new opportunities for your professional development. full details
Propagation for Beginners
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$974 $779
This course deals with the principles of propagation, and all ... more
This course deals with the principles of propagation, and all of these methods; as well as materials and equipment. full details
Sheep Management
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$874 $699
This course examines: Selection and breeding of sheep, Improving Nutrition, ... more
This course examines: Selection and breeding of sheep, Improving Nutrition, Sheep health, Management of the commercial flock, Wool, Lamb and much more. full details
Soil Management (Agriculture)
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$874 $699
Learn how to improve your soils and benefit from them. more
Learn how to improve your soils and benefit from them. full details
Sustainable Agriculture
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$874 $699
Lessons focus on soils, water, land care, weed control, tree ... more
Lessons focus on soils, water, land care, weed control, tree management, pest and diseases, fire, financial sustainability, broad management strategies and enterprise selection and management (plants and animals). full details
Backyard Self Sufficiency RCC Info
Work with natural systems to boost soil fertility, beat weeds ... more
Work with natural systems to boost soil fertility, beat weeds and pests and provide healthy vegetables. This workshop covers propagation, planting out, compost, worms, chickens and how to design natural systems. Information will also be available on control of fruit ... full details
Certificate I in Rural Operations RCC Info
The Certificate I in Rural Operations is a nationally recognised ... more
The Certificate I in Rural Operations is a nationally recognised qualification. Please refer to RCC for more information about this course. To enrol in a course at your nearest RCC, download the course brochure. Complete the form and return it ... full details
Certificate II in Agriculture RCC Info
The Certificate II in Agriculture is a nationally recognised qualification. ... more
The Certificate II in Agriculture is a nationally recognised qualification. Please refer to RCC for more information about this course. To enrol in a course at your nearest RCC, download the course brochure. Complete the form and return it to ... full details
Certificate II in Horticulture RCC Info
The Certificate II in Horticulture is a nationally recognised qualification. ... more
The Certificate II in Horticulture is a nationally recognised qualification. Please refer to RCC for more information about this course. To enrol in a course at your nearest RCC, download the course brochure. Complete the form and return it to ... full details
Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) RCC Info
The Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) is a nationally recognised ... more
The Certificate II in Horticulture (Landscape) is a nationally recognised qualification. Please refer to RCC for more information about this course. To enrol in a course at your nearest RCC, download the course brochure. Complete the form and return it ... full details
Certificate II in Rural Operations RCC Info
The Certificate II in Rural Operations is a nationally recognised ... more
The Certificate II in Rural Operations is a nationally recognised qualification. Please refer to RCC for more information about this course. To enrol in a course at your nearest RCC, download the course brochure. Complete the form and return it ... full details
Certificate II in Water Operations RCC Info
The Certificate II in Water Operations is a nationally recognised ... more
The Certificate II in Water Operations is a nationally recognised qualification. Please refer to RCC for more information about this course. To enrol in a course at your nearest RCC, download the course brochure. Complete the form and return it ... full details
Certificate III in Agriculture RCC Info
The Certificate III in Agriculture is a nationally recognised qualification. ... more
The Certificate III in Agriculture is a nationally recognised qualification. Please refer to RCC for more information about this course. To enrol in a course at your nearest RCC, download the course brochure. Complete the form and return it to ... full details