Be part of the future of agriculture
As part of the Victorian Government’s Agriculture TAFE and Training Funding, GOTAFE is proud to be releasing a series of non-accredited short courses in 2024 to ensure the future workforce is equipped with the required experience and skills.
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From best-practice fencing techniques, to implementing biosecurity measures, and effectively operating a greenhouse, our short courses will add to your agricultural know-how.
Contribute to the future of rural Australia
Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation or are preparing to take over the family farm, our Land & Animals courses will teach you the skills you need to contribute positively to the health of our regional industries. Learn specialised skills in agriculture or horticulture or contribute to Australia's legacy of award-winning winemakers. You'll learn the latest science and techniques needed to succeed in agribusiness, and practical skills you can apply on your own land, with your own crops and animals.
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Watch this space for more short courses
Coming soon to our tailored non-accredited short courses... please revisit this page for updates.
Introduction to farm machinery maintenance
This short course will introduce farm workers and newcomers to safe techniques for the maintenance of essential agriculture and horticulture machinery.
People management in a farm environment
A targeted program for team leaders and supervisors in agriculture and horticulture businesses.
Cow pregnancy testing
The latest addition to our Artificial Insemination courses for the dairy sector, including an introduction to modern ultrasound equipment.
Farm safety - worker induction
This short course will assist agriculture and horticulture employers who need to introduce their staff to safe work practices, including workers with limited English.
Farm safety - livestock handling
This short course will introduce farm workers and newcomers to safe and ethical techniques for the handling of farm animals.
Safe use and maintenance of tractors
This short course will introduce farm workers and newcomers to safe techniques for the use and maintenance of various tractors.
Safe use of telehandlers
This short course will introduce farm workers and newcomers to safe techniques for the use of modern telehandlers.
Electronic monitoring - livestock safety & welfare
This short course will introduce farm workers and newcomers to safe and ethical practices for the monitoring of farm animals, with a focus on digital technology.
Find your passion- intro to local jobs
A program of digital and hands-on experiences to learn about typical tasks and practices in the local agriculture and horticulture sector.
CALD pathways into dairy
A workshop program to build meaningful and productive job opportunities for African farm workers, delivered in partnership with Murray Dairy.