Course Overview
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, 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 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.
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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.
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Times
Mondays 1:00pm - 3:00pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Dairy Production.Career Opportunities
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in the dairy industry. The dairy industry expects that graduates from this qualification will be able to preform a range of tasks associated with a person preforming the job of a dairy farmhand.
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Students MUST be working on a Commercial Dairy Farm
- Profile / Fulltime Trainee Students: Minimum age of 17 years (this is not a training package requirement). Profile students in Victoria must be 17 years of age or older and not enrolled at secondary school to be eligible to enrol in this qualification.
- School Based Apprentice / Trainee (SBAT): Must be 15 years or older to undertake a SBAT. SBATs must be 16 years of age or older to be operate machinery such as Tractors, according to manufacturer specifications.
- To enter this course individuals must be employed to work on a Commercial dairy farm.
- This qualification may be accessed by direct entry, often as a part time or full time traineeship, including School Based Trainee.
- Applicants wishing to undertake the qualification are required to complete a full Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment, as well as a Pre training Review
- Applicants are also required to complete a interview with one of the trainers before enrolment can proceed into this course.
- Some units of competency included in this qualification may require the ability to operate machinery such as tractors , agricultural front end loaders some manufacturer's specifications require that require operators / students to be a minimum of 16 years of age to operate.
- Students must have access to a reliable internet connection.
- Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our Learning Management System Moodle. We recommend that this also includes a headset (integrated microphone and earphones).
- Students working within the agricultural industry must be physically fit, this includes the ability to bend and lift. Students must be able to spend considerable time on their feet throughout their working day.
Online requirement
Reliable internet connection
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
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Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
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Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Sample course units
| AHCSDT310 Identify seeds |
| AHCINF303 Plan and construct conventional fencing |
| AHCLSK330 Implement procedures for calving |
| AHCDRY304 Carry out routine service of milking equipment |
| AHCDRY303 Coordinate and monitor milking operations |
| AHCBAC313 Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
| AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCLSK305 Maintain livestock water supplies |
| AHCLSK301 Administer Medication To Livestock |
| AHCINF302 Plan and construct an electric fence |
| AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies |
| AHCLSK318 Rear newborn and young livestock |
| AHCLSK311 Implement feeding plans for livestock |
| AHCLSK309 Implement animal health control programs |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
Assessment
Observation, Questioning, Portfolio and Log Book