Agriculture is Australia’s second largest export industry. Valued at $60 billion, it supports 1.6 million jobs across supply chain areas such as production, retail, logistics, processing and marketing.
As the nation’s largest grain-growing region and a significant producer of Australia’s meat, livestock, dairy, wool, horticulture and honey products, Western Australia's agricultural sector offers many career opportunities, from working with livestock on a farm through to scientific research.
There really is something for everyone, and now is a great time to join this growing industry sector and start your journey to upskill or change direction to a new career path!
Skills Ready: Free training and more!
We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready as the WA economy recovers.
How about a free training course — yes... free! Or choose from over 70 half-price qualifications that match up with where the jobs are.
To meet the specific needs of businesses for COVID-19, we have new skill sets — fast track training to get you job ready — and to make sure anyone can get skills ready we have made a range of courses available online at TAFE colleges.
Agriculture offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more (select from the options under Industry area, and/or the keyword search, to refine the results). Select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
Using this course list
The list presented here is only for this industry category. You can select a qualification or course title to see a list of training providers in Western Australia who deliver it – then select a provider to find out more.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
Industry categories
The list of courses displayed for a selected industry category is intended to assist individuals learn more about occupation and training pathways, and may not represent all possible pathways for an industry. For further assistance on occupation and training pathways please contact your nearest Jobs and Skills Centre on 13 64 64.
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.
Green Skills - Safety Skill Set
State ID : AE278
FREE training for green jobs — FEE FREE!
Are you passionate about the environment and want to learn environmentally friendly practices? Green jobs contribute to preserving and restoring the environment, and this skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to get an entry level job in the conservation and land management sector. You will learn how to work safely and effectively in the green jobs sector and develop your knowledge of environmentally sustainable work practices, the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem and the effect of climate change on the environment.
Livestock Handling Skill Set
State ID : AE403
An exciting start to your career in livestock farming — FEE FREE!
Western Australia is a world leader in livestock farming, and the industry needs people who are skilled at handling livestock in accordance with animal welfare standards and best practice techniques. Now here’s your chance to be part of this exciting industry — get job ready and start a great career!
Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set
National ID : ACMSS00007 | State ID : AD737
Important skills to keep pets safe!
This short course skill set will qualify you to work as an authorised implanter, under the Western Australian State Government Regulations for microchip implantation of cats and dogs.
Seed Collection and Planting Skill Set
State ID : AE619
Ready for a career where you help grow the future? FEE FREE!
This short course skill set will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to work on projects with conservation groups within the forestry or agriculture sector, nurseries and local councils. It's a great introduction to the industry!
Shearing Skill Set
State ID : AE401
A career in shearing may be perfect for ewe — FEE FREE!
Shearers play a key role in the Australian wool industry and training proficient shearers is essential to the success of this industry. If you’d like to get started as a shearer, this skill set is the perfect way to get the skills you need.
Weed Control and Plant Propagation Skill Set
State ID : AE620
Help grow a healthy future landscape for Australia — FEE FREE!
This short course skill set will get you job ready with the skills and knowledge required to work on projects with conservation groups; in forestry or agriculture environments; and in nurseries and local councils. It's the perfect introduction to working in horticulture or land conservation, and a great way to kickstart your career!
Wool Handling Skill Set
State ID : AE402
A career in wool may be perfect for ewe — FEE FREE!
If you’d like to get started as a wool handler or sheep shearer, the Wool Handling Skill Set is the ideal way to get the skills you need.
Work in Agriculture Skill Set
State ID : AE379
Kickstart your career in agriculture — FEE FREE!
The Work in Agriculture short course skill set is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to get a kickstart on a career working in agriculture. It's suitable for school leavers, career changers, hobbyists, and those wanting to update skills for current industry practices and equipment.
Muresk Institute: WA's agricultural skills hub
Muresk Institute is Western Australia's skills hub for modern agriculture – offering a wide range of nationally accredited courses.
You'll also find a great range of short courses, workshops and professional development, hand-picked from leading training providers and industry experts across the country available at Muresk.
If you want to upskill, or acquire a new skill to keep up with the rapidly evolving agriculture industry, visit the Muresk Institute website to find out more about the courses available.
Please note: Not all courses available at Muresk Institute are subsidised through Jobs and Skills WA.