Land & Animals
Join one of Australia's largest industries with a career working with Land & Animals.
Contribute to the future of rural Australia
Whether you're passionate about the land, love working with animals, or are preparing to take over the family farm, our Land & Animals courses will teach you the skills you need to make a positive contribution to the health of our regional industries. Learn specialised skills in agriculture or horticulture, contribute to Australia's legacy of award-winning winemakers, or receive world-class training in equine studies. 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 livestock.
Agriculture
Gain a recognised qualification in Agriculture, and progress your career with the latest techniques and technology.
- Course in Minimising Risks in the Use of 1080 and PAPP Bait Products for Vertebrate Pest Control (22661VIC)
- Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122)
- Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122)
- Certificate III in Dairy Production (AHC30224)
- Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122)
- Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074)
- Artificial Insemination and Fertility Management in Cattle (SA3AIFMC25)
- Artificial Insemination Refresher Course (SCAIREFR25)
- Cattle Pregnancy Testing (SA4CPREG25)
- Farm Chemical Refresher (SCCHEMRE25)
- Farm Safety - Livestock Handling (SCSTOCKH25)
- Farm Safety Worker Induction (SCFARMSI25)
- Introduction to Farm Fencing (SCFFENCE25)
- Introduction to Small Farm Machinery Maintenance (SCSMFARM25)
- Operate Quad Bikes (SA2OPQBS25)
- Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles (SA2XSUVC25)
- Tractor & Front End Loader Operations & Maintenance (SA2TRAOM25)
Animal Sciences
Study Animal Sciences and start your career as a groomer or vet nurse.
Equine
Get professional training in all aspects of the equestrian industry at GOTAFE.
Horticulture
Learn specialist skills in Horticulture and join one of Australia's growing industries.
- Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30722)
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31024)
- Certificate III in Production Horticulture (AHC30624)
- Certificate IV in Horticulture (AHC40422)
- Chainsaw Short Course (SA3CHAIN24)
- Farm Safety Worker Induction (SCFARMSI25)
- Introduction to Small Farm Machinery Maintenance (SCSMFARM25)
Viticulture & Winemaking
Learn viticulture & winemaking from some of Australia's top winemakers and vignerons.
You’ve Got This – just like Veterinary Nursing Graduate Tracey Paterson
After mustering the courage to enrol as a mature aged student, Tracey never looked back.
"I remember turning out to my first class - I nearly packed my bags and went home because I was so nervous.
“It's amazing what you do when you want to do something. You just make it work.”
Free TAFE courses
Free TAFE is available for a number of courses that are 'high priority' due to skills shortages in some industries. Find out more about the Victorian Government's Free TAFE scheme.
Discover Free TAFE courses on offer
