Primary Industry courses
Primary industries involve the production of food, fibre, energy, minerals and building materials that are essential to life. The industry also includes business in agriculture, fisheries, earth resources, energy, forestry and mining. more
Primary industries involve the production of food, fibre, energy, minerals and building materials that are essential to life. The industry also includes business in agriculture, fisheries, earth resources, energy, forestry and mining.
Primary industry has played a huge part in Australia’s growth and development with farming occupying over 60 per cent of the land in Australia and is a significant employer in many parts of Australia, particularly in regional and rural areas.
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Orchid Culture
$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
Home Vegetable Growing
$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
Permaculture Basics (I)
$793 $629
This course introduces the basic concepts of Permaculture, and develops ... more
This course introduces the basic concepts of Permaculture, and develops a basis for permaculture design by explaining the patterns which occur in nature, such as weather systems, water cycles, topography, soil-plant interactions and forest ecology, and how a knowledge of these patterns can be used to reproduce balanced and productive garden growing systems. full details
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Advanced Permaculture
$974 $779
Take the next step this course takes you well beyond ... more
Take the next step this course takes you well beyond permculture foundation courses. Complete this course after Permaculture Systems and you are ready to create a design for a range of situations - as a consultant to others or for your own property. full details
Agricultural Marketing
$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
Alternative Energy
$793 $629
Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas ... more
Learn to become less reliant on the electricity and gas companies and save money through alternative energy sources. This course will equip you with knowledge and understanding of the types of alternative energy, better ways to manage energy consumption, how electric and non-electric systems work, different techniques for storing electricity, and use this knowledge to plan how to convert a buildings energy supply to an alternative system. full details
Animal Anatomy And Physiology (Animal Husbandry I )
$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
$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
$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)
$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)
$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
$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
Aqua-Culture
$974 $779
Improve production or start a new aquaculture venture. This course ... more
Improve production or start a new aquaculture venture. This course can help you no matter what direction you want to take. This course aims to develop your ability to independently analyse and make decisions about the development and management of freshwater aquaculture enterprises. full details
Beef Cattle Management
$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)
$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)
$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
$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
$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
Certificate I in Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse) Info
Take the plunge and embark on a career in horse ... more
Take the plunge and embark on a career in horse industry operations. This course is for people entering the horse industry with little or no experience. It is suitable for pre-industry where students work under close supervision and require basic horse handling and safety skills to work with docile horses in and around stables full details
Certificate II in Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse) Info
Open the gates to your career in horse industry operations. ... more
Open the gates to your career in horse industry operations. This course is designed for horse grooms working under supervision in the performance horse industry. You will learn how to make decisions within a predictable range of tasks and work with a wide range of horses, including those that are are flighty and/or of high economic value. full details
Certificate III in Horse Industry Practice (Performance Horse) Info
Build up your career opportunities with a qualification to go ... more
Build up your career opportunities with a qualification to go with your experience. This course is for senior horse grooms, stable foremen and stud hands working under limited supervision in the performance horse industry. You will learn how to work in stables, studs and places of competition where you would be able to handle all performance horses except breeding stallions. full details
Certificate In Hydroponics Info
This course provides an understanding of modern technology and its ... more
This course provides an understanding of modern technology and its application to growing plants, with emphasis on hydroponic production. You will be able to set up your own business with the skills learnt here and feel confident consulting on the use of Hydroponics. full details
Commercial Organic Vegetable Growing
$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