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 IV in Wool Classing
National ID : AHC41325 | State ID : BKD7
Wool classing is a specialist field that offers fantastic job opportunities across Australia. With this training, you'll learn how to prepare fleeces for classing; manage shearing and crutching operations; appraise and class wool and fleeces using industry descriptions; prepare wool based on its characteristics; and press and document wool for a clip.
Digital Agronomy Skill Set
State ID : AE405
The agriculture industry is embracing new technologies in all areas of production — from paddock to plate! Here’s your chance to get job ready for the exciting world of digital agronomy — the use of technology in the agriculture industry.
Diploma of Aquaculture
National ID : SFI50119 | State ID : BEJ2
Western Australia's aquaculture industry is growing and developing rapidly, with many fantastic job and career opportunities available now and into the future.
Entry into Working in Agriculture Skill Set
State ID : AE391
There are lots of opportunities in the agricultural industry all around Western Australia, and this skill set will give you the entry level skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.
Green Jobs — Seed Collection and Planting Skill Set
State ID : AE619
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!
Green Skills - Safety Skill Set
State ID : AE278
Green jobs contribute to preserving and restoring the environment, and this short course skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to get an entry level job in the conservation and land management sector.
Livestock Handling Skill Set
State ID : AE403
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.
Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set
National ID : ACMSS00007 | State ID : AD737
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.
Shearing Skill Set
State ID : AE401
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 short course skill set is the perfect way to get the skills you need.
Weed Control and Plant Propagation Skill Set
State ID : AE620
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!
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.