RTE30103 Certificate III in Agriculture

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
Training Package: RTE03 Rural Production
TAFE NSW Course No: 797

This course is for people in the rural industry with some expertise who wish to develop advanced technical and husbandry skills. It also provides the underpinning knowledge required to apply these skills in the workplace.

You will learn how to organise and coordinate the procedures that employees in the rural industries must carry out as well as learning technical skills that a senior employee on a rural enterprise should possess. You will also be able to apply occupational health, safe working practices and quality assurance practices to industry standards.

This course is also suitable for owners of rural operations who wish to enhance their technical knowledge and skills. It is also suitable for people with some expertise who wish to enter the rural industry.

Career Opportunities: Senior agriculture property worker.

Articulation: When you finish this course you may be able to apply for advanced standing in RTE40103 Certificiate IV in Agriculture, TAFE course no: 2483 (including specialisations).

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent statement from another educational authority) and relevant experience, or completion of Certificate II in Agriculture or equivalent, or relevant workplace or other appropriate

Competency Units
Core:
RTE3713A	Carry out workplace OHS procedures
Electives: contact the campus for details.

Applying and enrolling:

Campuses:

Taree - Flexible delivery.
Contact the Head Teacher, Greg Stuart on (02) 6591 3600 to discuss enrolling in this course.

Trenayr - Flexible/distance learning with on-campus workshops.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6644 4700.

Wauchope - For trainees, flexible delivery plus on-the-job assessments.
Also available part-time, Tuesdays, 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm plus some Saturday practicals focusing on Beef Cattle Husbandry plus General Farming Practices.
To enrol in this course contact the Head Teacher Greg Stuart on (02) 6591 3600 or Andrew Collins on (02) 6586 9500.

Wollongbar - Specialising in Beef Production.
Part-time, 1 day per week for 1 year.
Contact the Head Teacher, Phil Harvey on (02) 6620 4700 for more information.