Certificate III in Rural Operations

AHC32816
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Average Course Fee: $3972

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Average Course Duration: 2 Years

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Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome in agriculture, horticulture and conservation land management and at least one and up to four other related industries.

Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services. Depending on the units selected individuals will be able to seek employment not only in rural industries but also other industry sectors, such as local government, tourism, hospitality, transport, construction, information technology and metals.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

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Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates of this course who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

Salary

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Jobs

Graduates of this course are most often employed as:

Labourers

46.1%

Labourers
Technicians and Trades Workers

15.1%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Machinery Operators and Drivers

12.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

Industries

Graduates of this course are most often employed in:

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

28.6%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Construction

9.4%

Construction
Accommodation and Food Services

8.8%

Accommodation and Food Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Career Pathway

Certificate III in Rural Operations is in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management.


Stream

Rural and General Operations

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

Animal Production
Shearing/Wool Harvesting & Handling
Production Horticulture
Irrigation
Conservation and Land Management
Indigenous Land Management
Horticulture
Arboriculture
Retail Nursery
Gardening
Seed Testing and Production
Permaculture
Grain Production

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".



Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

 


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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First released in: AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package

Supersedes: AHC32810 Certificate III in Rural Operations

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