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!
Fee free and low fee training
We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready.
How about a fee free training course — yes... free! Or choose from a range of low fee qualifications that match up with where the jobs are.
We also have fee free Job Ready Programs — fast track training programs to get you job ready. And to make sure anyone can have the skills they need, we have made a range of courses available online at TAFE colleges.
Search for courses
Agriculture offers a huge range of training options. Use the course search below to find out more.
Use the filters to find fee free or low fee courses and skill sets. You can also use the keyword search, and the other filters, to refine the search results.
Then select a qualification or course title from the list, to find out more about the course and where it is available.
The list presented here is only for this industry category.
A full course list across all industry areas is available here
Certificate II in Wool Handling
National ID : AHC21416 | State ID : BDD3
Australia's wool industry is strong, with Western Australia's wool and fleece product considered some of the best quality in the world.
Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
National ID : AHC33116 | State ID : BDA2
Australia's wool industry is strong, with Western Australia's wool and fleece product considered some of the best quality in the world. Skilled wool handlers are in high demand, and this nationally recognised and accredited qualification is just what you need to take advantage of the great job opportunities in this industry.
Certificate III in Agriculture
National ID : AHC30122 | State ID : BJB3
Grow your farming career pathway with the Certificate III in Agriculture. Gain skills and knowledge to offer you a wide range of career options across agriculture, agribusiness and rural operations.
Certificate III in Animal Care Services
National ID : ACM30122 | State ID : BHV0
Australians love their pets! If you would you love to work with animals, the Certificate III in Animal Care Services is the course for you.
Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
National ID : ACM30122 | State ID : AD93
This course is the perfect place to start your pet grooming career. You'll learn how to groom dogs and companion animals, as well as how to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers.
Certificate III in Aquaculture
National ID : SFI30119 | State ID : BEI5
Whether you're already working in aquaculture and want to boost your career opportunities, or if you're just starting out in this exciting area, this nationally recognised and accredited qualification is a great choice. Aquaculture is a major jobs growth area, so here's your chance to get in now!
Certificate III in Beekeeping
National ID : AHC31824 | State ID : BJS5
This nationally recognised and accredited qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a beekeeper.
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room)
National ID : AMP30116 | State ID : BDI8
With Australians eating around 25kg of beef per person in 2018–19 (MLA State of the Industry Report — 2020), the meat industry makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy. This means secure work and in demand skills for those looking for a career in this sector!
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering)
National ID : AMP30421 | State ID : BHD8
The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Rendering) enables you to work at meat rendering plants in Australia.
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering)
National ID : AMP30516 | State ID : BDI9
The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) is for individuals who want to work in the meat industry, in the slaughtering and dressing of animals in an abattoir.
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.