Certificate III in Dairy Production (Traineeship)

If you're looking to start a career in the dairy industry, or you'd simply like to improve your existing skills, a Certificate III in Dairy Production (Traineeship), will get you there. This course is focused on hands-on learning as you work your way through simulated workplaces and on-the-job experience.

You'll gain valuable experience working on farms as you gain confidence and begin working independently. You'll also learn how to establish pastures and crops for livestock, transport and prepare chemicals, coordinate milking operations, construct fencing, create feeding plans, respond to emergencies and more.

On successful completion of the Certificate III in Dairy Production (Traineeship) individuals will have achieved the Farm Hand occupational trade outcome in the Australian Dairy Sector. Enrol today and take advantage of a career in the dairy industry where qualified individuals are in high demand.

This Kim, one of our Agriculture teachers

Local farmer and student Jake shares his experience

This might mean studying a Certificate IV in Agriculture or a Certificate IV in Agribusiness. Both qualifications will enhance your skillset and increase your employment opportunities for the future - and we'll be here to help with all of those decisions when the time comes, because we get these are not always easy! Jumpstart your career in the dairy industry today with Certificate III in Dairy Production and give yourself the opportunity for a rewarding and successful working life

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as farm hands in the dairy production industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for undertaking a wide range of skilled work on a dairy farm with limited supervision.

Work includes caring for, and monitoring health of livestock, overseeing the harvesting of livestock milk and maintaining milking equipment and facilities to ensure maximum and high-quality production.

All work is carried out to comply with workplace policies and procedures, according to state/territory work health and safety, animal welfare, environmental and biosecurity legislation, regulations and standards that apply to the workplace.