Certificate III in Rural Operations

Certificate

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

AHC32816

Study Mode

In person

About this course

The Certificate III in Rural Operations provides training, skills and knowledge relevant to the agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management industry. This is an 18-month part-time course covering a broad variety of outdoors skills.

Depending on the units selected, individuals will be able to seek employment not only in rural industries but also in other industry sectors, such as local government, tourism, hospitality, transport, construction, information technology and metals.

On completion, students may articulate Diploma courses in Conservation and Land Management, Horticulture, or Landscape Design.

Study locations

Wantirna

Career pathways

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to work as a crew member or independently in the outdoor land management industry and may attain certification in occupational health and safety (OHS), chainsaw operation, fire training, AusChem, ladder use, and small machinery.

Course structure

A total of 16 units of competency must be successfully completed, made up of two core units and 14 elective units.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Swinburne University of Technology