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Gain the skills needed to succeed in roles across the agricultural sector. 

There is huge demand for skilled agriculture workers in Australia, with 6 available job vacancies per graduate*.

Find a full qualification, short course or professional development skill set that suits your interests.

*Australian Farm Institute

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Diploma of Agriculture
Prepare for a range of careers across the agriculture industry with the Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122).
Certificate IV in Farriery Apprenticeship
Gain advanced knowledge and skills to qualify as a farrier and run your own business with the Certificate IV in Farriery (ACM40818).
Certificate III in Agriculture traineeship
Get set for a career in mixed cropping, livestock farming and agricultural operation with the Certificate III in Agriculture traineeship (AHC30122).
Farm Business Management Skill Set
Gain skills and knowledge in rural business development and management with the Farm Business Management Skill Set (AHCSS00030).
Agricultural Chemical Handling Skill Set
Learn how to safely handle and apply agricultural chemicals with the Agricultural Chemical Handling Skill Set (AHCSS00074).
Advanced Feed Milling training
Gain diverse skills and knowledge of the Australian stock feed industry with our Advanced Feed Milling training program.
Agricultural Digital Technologies short course
Develop your ability to use sophisticated GIS technology and interpret complex, online data that you'll learn to relate back to your farm.
Biosecurity Plant Protection short course
For industry workers wanting to learn how to identify biosecurity threats and coordinate control measures in line with guidelines.
Farm Ready Program
Use the UQ Skills Farm Ready Program to gain skills in preparation for your rural or farm industry placement.
Rural Skills short courses
Gain practical experience and knowledge for a career in the rural and related industries with a rural skills short course.

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Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form. 

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Telephone: +61 7 5460 1353
Email: uqskills@uq.edu.au

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