Certificate III in Agriculture (Grain Production)

Comments about Certificate III in Agriculture (Grain Production) - On Campus - Bendigo - Victoria

• Objectives
  The Certificate III in Agriculture (Grain Production) will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the grains sector of agriculture.
• Entry requirements
  Basic literacy and numeracy. You must also be employed on a commercial farm and at least 16 years old. Other Entry Requirements Participants must be physically fit and prepared to work in an outdoor environment.
• Academic title
  Certificate III in Agriculture (Grain Production)
• Course description
  Key Study Areas      
  
  Areas covered include:
  
      * Establishing crops
      * Machinery maintenance
      * Crop monitoring
      * Soil sampling
      * Farm chemical use
      * Harvesting crops
  
  Where    
  • Bendigo (Charleston Road Campus)
  • Workplace Based
  
  Duration Options     
  
  There are many study options available for the Certificate III in Agriculture (Grain Production), including:
  
      * Industry based (on-the-job)
      * Part time day
  
  The total duration of the training program will be defined by the negotiated training plan, however you are encouraged to complete this qualification within 24 months.
  
  Selection Process    
  • Individual Interview
  
  Employment Opportunities    
  
  This course offers the opportunity to build on your existing crop farming skills.
  
  Further Study Options    
  
  If you wish to continue studying after completing this course, you can apply for enrolment in the Certificate IV in Agriculture.
  
  Pathways Courses    
  Certificate IV in Agriculture :: RTE40103
  
  Assessment    
  
  You will be assessed as part of this course.
  
  Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
  RTE3713A     Carry out workplace OHS procedures
  
  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.

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