Whether you're interested in landscaping and horticulture, farming or animal care or conservation and land management, these courses and qualifications can set you up for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career.
These industry areas cover a range of occupations including veterinary nurse, equine (horse) care, landscape designer or horticulturist, farm worker, laboratory technician and viticulture. There's even a course that could lead you to a career inspecting, documenting and maintaining Aboriginal cultural and heritage sites across Australia.
Included in this group are environmental pursuits such as impact assessments, land management or the conservation of ecosystems in our rivers, forests and oceans.
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Considering a career in agriculture?
Muresk Institute is Western Australia's skills hub for modern agriculture – offering a wide range of nationally accredited courses, as well as workshops and professional development, hand-picked from leading training providers and industry experts across the country.
If you want to upskills, or acquire a new skill to keep up with the rapidly evolving agriculture industry, visit the Muresk Institute website to find out more.
Please note: Not all courses at Muresk are subsidised through Jobs and Skills WA.
industry course list: Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
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Please note
The vocational education and training (VET) courses delivered in Western Australia on this course list are funded through the Department of Training and Workforce Development; these are referred to as publicly funded training. A range of qualifications and courses for priority industry areas and occupations are subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, to reduce the cost of training in priority skill areas. To find out more about which courses are subsidised, please take a look at the information available on the main Training page.
Other non-publicly funded courses are available through TAFE colleges and private providers; however these are not included in this course list. To find these other courses, you can search a list of all VET courses in WA via the myskills.gov.au website.
Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
National ID : AHC33016 | State ID : BCY2
This course is designed to provide you with a range of practical skills, technical training and communication skills for a career in wool classing.
Certificate IV in Agriculture
National ID : AHC40116 | State ID : BDF2
Take your career in agriculture to the next level!
If you're looking for a qualification that combines farming skills and business administration for jobs such as team leader or farm supervisor, this is the course for you!
Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
National ID : AHC40920 | State ID : BGH6
Help save the world with this course!
If you’re interested in protecting ecosystems and restoring the natural environment, and would love a career working in nature, the Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is the course for you!
Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
National ID : MSS40222 | State ID : BIR2
An exciting career in a growing industry!
With the world's increasing focus on protecting and managing the environment, this is a great field to get into... but you'll need the right training! This is the perfect course to build key skills and knowledge in this interesting area.
Certificate IV in Horticulture
National ID : AHC40416 | State ID : BCW2
Thinking about creating a future in horticulture? FEE FREE!
If you would like to start your own business in landscaping or gardening , or grow your career in horticulture, this is the perfect course for you!
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
National ID : MSL40118 | State ID : BDV3
Ready for an exciting career as a lab tech?
If you're into science and would love a career with varied job opportunities including technical assistant, technician or instrument operator in a laboratory across a range of fields, this is the qualification for you!
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
National ID : MSL40122 | State ID : BIX6
Kickstart your career in the lab!
If you're into science and technology, and would love a career with varied job opportunities including technical assistant, technician or instrument operator in a laboratory across a range of fields, this is the qualification for you!
Certificate IV in Meat Processing
National ID : AMP40222 | State ID : BIZ4
Considering a career in the meat industry?
When people think of workers in the meat industry, most think of butchers. In reality, the Australian meat industry employs tens of thousands of people, in abattoirs, as wholesalers and as retail butchers. There are many exciting specialisations, pathways, and on the job training opportunities available for those looking for a meat industry career.
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership)
National ID : AMP40222 | State ID : AE30
Progress your career as a supervisor in the meat industry
If you have experience in meat processing and you're looking to progress into a supervisor role, the Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Leadership) is the next step in your career.
Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety)
National ID : AMP40516 | State ID : BDH9
Are you considering a career involving food safety?
The Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) qualification covers work activities undertaken by meat inspectors in meat processing enterprises, usually at export processing plants.