The Certificate II in Agriculture aims to equip students with experience, knowledge and skills that will enhance employment prospects in a range of rural industries including intensive animal production, broad-acre cropping, grazing and agribusiness. Furthermore, the course provides a foundation for further study in agriculture through several pathways including apprenticeships, full time, part time and online options. Participants will develop skills in a range of areas including safety, machinery operation, fencing, welding, agronomy, farm chemicals and livestock husbandry.

Contribution towards VCE: VM 

It is mandated that students studying VCE: VM complete 180 hours of a VET course in a Certificate II or above.  This will contribute 2 VET credits towards a student’s program.

Contribution towards VPC

Students studying VPC may choose to include a VET program, however it is not mandated

Contribution towards VCE

Students will be eligible for two or more units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.

ATAR Contribution

Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).

No Scored Assessment Available

National Accreditation

Program structure

Delivered over two years

Location

Longerenong College

Contact Days/Hours

Every second Wednesday 9.30am to 3.00pm

RTO

Skillinvest

RTO Code

4192

School to Work

A minimum of 200 hours work placement is required, normally completed on alternate Wednesdays when attendance at Longerenong College is not required.

Potential Study Options/Career Paths (General or in specialised fields):

• Certificate III/IV (apprenticeship or full-time study)
• Diploma of Agronomy (full or part time or online)
• Diploma of Agribusiness
• Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness management
• Degree and post graduate study

Potential Career Paths (Further study likely to be required)

• Farm overseer/manager
• Agronomist or Livestock agent
• Precision Agriculture consultant
• Agribusiness professional, Rural merchandiser or marketing specialist
• Agricultural research assistant or Scientist

Potential Career Paths (With or without further study)

• Farmhand or Feedlot assistant
• Shearing shed hand or rouseabout
• Farm machinery operator/contractor
• Fencing contractor

Clothing/Equipment/OH&S

Closed boots and appropriate clothing for weather required.

Materials Fee

Select fees to be paid by DE for students attending public schools.  Independent and Catholic schools will discuss fees with their families.

Units may include:

Note: Program commencement subject to enrolment numbers. Units of Competency are subject to change. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals. All details are accurate at the time of publication.

RTO Contact

Di Dent – 0400 865 390

Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page