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Land & Animals Short Courses

Whether you work on a farm or in the stables, our short courses teach you the skills you'll use every day.

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Skills you'll use every day

Get the skills you need to stay safe at work with our Land & Animals short courses. Learn safety procedures with a course in Farm Safety or Chainsaw Operations, or get experience working with animals with a course in Livestock Handling or Fertility Management in Cattle. Whatever your interests, there's a course for you.

Short Courses

Upskill quickly with our Land & Animals short courses. Learn the skills you need to succeed at work, and advance your career.

Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074)

This skill set describes the skills and knowledge required to transport, handle, store, prepare and apply chemicals.

Artificial Insemination and Fertility Management in Cattle (SA3AIFMC25)

Whether stepping up in the family business, diversifying farm productivity, or upskilling to meet the needs of an employer, this course will give participants the skills they need to improve the health and fertility of their herd.

Artificial Insemination Refresher Course (SCAIREFR25)

This short course is designed to update and support the knowledge and skills in Artificial Insemination (AI) for people who have previously completed an AI course in the cattle industry.

Cattle Pregnancy Testing (SA4CPREG25)

This short course provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to prepare for pregnancy testing, arrange pregnancy testing support, carry out pregnancy testing, and post-testing procedures in livestock.

Farm Chemical Refresher (SCCHEMRE25)

This course is for people who have already completed the full Farm Chemical Users Certificate. It is recommended that people undertake a refresher course to keep up to date with changes in technology, label changes safety practices, and regulations.

Farm Safety - Livestock Handling (SCSTOCKH25)

This short course is designed to provide new entrants into the agriculture industry with a fundamental understanding of livestock handling techniques and best practices.

Farm Safety Worker Induction (SCFARMSI25)

Suitable for school leavers, seasonal workers, or people wanting to enter the agriculture or horticulture industries, participants will learn about the hazards and risks of each industry, as well as employment conditions.

Introduction to Farm Fencing (SCFFENCE25)

This short course is designed to provide newcomers with a fundamental understanding of farm fencing techniques, materials, and best practices.

Introduction to Small Farm Machinery Maintenance (SCSMFARM25)

This short course delves into the critical aspects of machinery maintenance for common machinery used in the agriculture and horticulture industries.

Operate Quad Bikes (SA2OPQBS25)

This short course provides formal training on the safe operations of quad bikes for work-related requirements.

Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles (SA2XSUVC25)

This course provides formal training on the safe use of side-by-side utility vehicles for work-related requirements.

Tractor & Front End Loader Operations & Maintenance (SA2TRAOM25)

This short course provides nationally accredited training on the safe operations and maintenance of tractors and front-end loaders for work-related requirements.

Microchipping Short Course (SA4MCHIP25)

This is a post-graduate short course and is for students who have completed any one of the 12 qualifications listed in the entry requirements. Graduates of these qualifications can apply for their microchipping licence in Victoria.

Stable Start Program (SA3SSART25)

The Stable Start Program is a Racing Victoria initiative and is mandatory for those wishing to gain employment in the racing industry.

Chainsaw Short Course (SA3CHAIN24)

This course has been created from industry feedback as requirement for recognising and formalising the correct operation of a chainsaw.

Farm Safety Worker Induction (SCFARMSI25)

Suitable for school leavers, seasonal workers, or people wanting to enter the agriculture or horticulture industries, participants will learn about the hazards and risks of each industry, as well as employment conditions.

Introduction to Small Farm Machinery Maintenance (SCSMFARM25)

This short course delves into the critical aspects of machinery maintenance for common machinery used in the agriculture and horticulture industries.

Winery Dangerous Goods (SCWDGOOD25)

This short course provides essential training for staff who supervise or are authorised to store, handle, use, or dispose of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods within a winery environment.

Winery Safety Training (SCWINERY25)

This short course is intended for new winery employees typically employed before vintage/harvest.

Reconnect with nature

Between the busy schedules of work and family life, it's easy to forget how much the natural environment has to offer us. Studies have shown that spending just 2 hours a week in nature can increase happiness and improve your mental health.

Whether you're interested in working with animals or learning important farm skills, a Land & Animals short course will give you the chance to reconnect with the natural environment and understand how our natural ecosystems work.