Certificate IV in Agriculture

Become a specialist in the farming industry with a Certificate IV in Agriculture.
Progress your career in the sector and learn how to run a working farm with this practical course that will give you the skills to work as a supervisor or team leader.

Designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the industry, this course allows you to develop post-trade skills and knowledge while you’re working on a farm and become specialists in your field.
Learn on the job and apply your skills and knowledge in the workplace, attending and participating in industry events, field days, technical updates and discussion groups.
Take responsibility for your own work and for the quality of work of others and learn how to provide and communicate solutions to a range of sometimes unpredictable problems.

This Kim, one of our Agriculture teachers

Local farmer and student Jake shares his experience

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

This qualification provides and occupational outcome at a supervisory level. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and include:
• Farm team leader
• Farm supervisor.

AHC41019 certificate IV in Agribusiness
AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture.
AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture.

This qualification will teach participants skills and knowledge in the specialist fields of Work Health and Safety, people management, supervision of animal health programs, development and supervision of livestock feeding plans as well as soil and pasture nutrition and improvement.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Learners must be currently working (employed) on a commercial agricultural farm on a Casual, Part time or Full time basis, in order to support their assessment completion.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Past experience on farms or related businesses and / or training in Agriculture or Agribusiness would be an advantage but not essential.
Applicants are required to participate in a pre-training interview to determine if the AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture will meet their needs

Limitations to course Entry:

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.

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No

Become a specialist in the farming industry with a Certificate IV in Agriculture.
Progress your career in the sector and learn how to run a working farm with this practical course that will give you the skills to work as a supervisor or team leader.

Designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the industry, this course allows you to develop post-trade skills and knowledge while you’re working on a farm and become specialists in your field.
Learn on the job and apply your skills and knowledge in the workplace, attending and participating in industry events, field days, technical updates and discussion groups.
Take responsibility for your own work and for the quality of work of others and learn how to provide and communicate solutions to a range of sometimes unpredictable problems.

This Kim, one of our Agriculture teachers

Local farmer and student Jake shares his experience

Did you know: The Victorian Government has now made Free TAFE courses even more accessible for new students enrolling for study in 2023. All Free TAFE courses at TAFE Gippsland are now available to people with higher-level qualifications and those who have completed a previous Free TAFE course and are looking to continue in their selected training pathway. Conditions and eligibility rules apply. Check out our Free TAFE information page for further details.

This qualification provides and occupational outcome at a supervisory level. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and include:
• Farm team leader
• Farm supervisor.

AHC41019 certificate IV in Agribusiness
AHC50116 Diploma of Agriculture.
AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture.

This qualification will teach participants skills and knowledge in the specialist fields of Work Health and Safety, people management, supervision of animal health programs, development and supervision of livestock feeding plans as well as soil and pasture nutrition and improvement.

Are there specified requirements for entry into the course/qualification?: Yes

Mandatory entry requirements:

Learners must be currently working (employed) on a commercial agricultural farm on a Casual, Part time or Full time basis, in order to support their assessment completion.

Recommended entry Requirements:

Past experience on farms or related businesses and / or training in Agriculture or Agribusiness would be an advantage but not essential.
Applicants are required to participate in a pre-training interview to determine if the AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture will meet their needs

Limitations to course Entry:

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.

Not applicable.

Will this course/qualification or a constituent unit provide a pathway to an industry licence or regulated outcome: No