Certificate III in Rural Operations

Institution Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Charleston Road Campus
Method On Campus
Location Bendigo
Type Certificate

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Certificate III in Rural Operations

Objectives This course provides the opportunity to build a qualification from a variety of skill sets, such as seasonal work in the shearing industry, fruit picking/pruning, fire wood harvesting and fencing. Alternatively, the industry sector you are currently working in may require a wide range of job tasks such as machinery operation, some farm work and customer service. The fertiliser industry is an industry sector BRIT has designed training programs for. Recognition of your skills can be formalised through this course.
Entry requirements Basic literacy and numeracy. You must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment. Other Entry Requirements You must be at least 16 years of age and employed in a commercial rural focused business or businesses.
Academic title Certificate III in Rural Operations
Course description
Key Study Areas

This is a very flexible qualification, with the opportunity to include units of competency from other relevant training packages (e.g. transport and distribution, food processing, retail, rural merchandise).

Where
• Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
• Workplace Based

Duration Options
Training program available for the Certificate III in Rural Operations, is:
- Industry based (on-the-job)
The total duration of the training program will be defined by the negotiated training plan, however you are encouraged to complete this qualification within 36 months.
Selection Process
• Individual Interview

Employment Opportunities

On successfully completing this course you will be eligible for employment in a wide range of agriculture based roles. You may also have the opportunity to advance your current position, depending on the units studied.

Further Study Options

Certificate IV in Agriculture or Rural Business may be undertaken after completion of this course.

Pathways Courses
Certificate IV in Agriculture :: RTE40103

Assessment

You will be assessed as part of this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.