Certificate III in Rural Operations
The Certificate III in Rural Operations provides training, skills and knowledge relevant to the agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management industries. Students may be eligible to attain certificate in occupational health and safety, chainsaw operation, fire training, AusChem, ladder use and small machinery.
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Duration
1.5 years part-time
Intakes
Wantirna (February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October) - View start dates
Study mode
- Part-time (day)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
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.
Course structure
Units of study
Elective units (select 14 units from the following:)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Graduates may be able to find employment as a nursery worker, parks worker, crew member for government land management and water organisations, environmental monitoring, project fire fighter, pest and weed control or outdoor team leader.
Aims and objectives
This course aims to provide the student with knowledge and skills to operate successfully and safely in the conservation and land management industry. Students may be eligible for industry tickets such as a White Card and AusChem.
Graduate skills
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.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Certificate III in Rural OperationsEstimated course fees for 2017* |
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| Goverment loan (This must be repaid once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold) |
Victorian government grant (This is deducted from your fees if you are eligible) |
Non-deferrable fee (This must be paid during your studies) |
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| Full course fee | VET Student Loan | Deductible amount for students eligible for the Skills First government-subsidised place | Remaining amount to be paid if you are eligible for Skills First | Remaining amount to be paid if you are not eligible for Skills First |
| $10,530 | N/A | -$6,965 | $10,530 | |
Apply for a government grant through Skills First and your fees could be significantly reduced. Check your eligibility now.
Alternative study methods
| 2017 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students) |
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| Concession | $926 | $309 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 995.
Concession
Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:
- Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
- Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.
Entry requirements
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059