AGRICULTURE, AGRIBUSINESS & FISHERIES
1. Agriculture /
Farm Management
2. Fishing
Operations
1.Agriculture / Farm Management
Certificate III in Agriculture
Institution: CB Alexander Agricultural College, "Tocal"
Course Description: A
practical hands-on course using the College's large commercial farms and local Hunter
Valley properties, covers all aspects of agriculture including beef cattle, horses, sheep,
machinery, crops and dairying.
Major Studies: Livestock
husbandry; Pastures; Cropping; Practical Skills.
Entry Requirements: Year
10 or equivalent.
Course Duration: 36
weeks.
Mode of Study: Full-time.
Accreditation: VETAB
(NSW).
Articulation: Students
with previous training or experience are given recognition and advanced standing.
Articulation arrangements with other institutions are in place.
Career Outcomes: Graduates
are keenly sought after by employers as farmhands and stationhands. Careers also available
with Government departments and agribusiness.
Course Fees: Tuition
- $500 per term. Full board - $130 per week. Other - approx $1000 for tours, equipment
etc. (Updated Nov 2000)
Contact: Mr
Bill Kinsey - Deputy Principal
Tel: 1800 025
520
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Certificate III in Horse Husbandry
Institution: CB Alexander Agricultural College, "Tocal"
Course Description: Trains
people for careers in the horse industry.
Major Studies: Horse
handling; Breeding & Nutrition; Pastures; Farm Machinery; Horse Breaking; Care of
brood mares and foals; Practical Skills.
Entry Requirements: Year
10 or equivalent.
Course Duration: 30-34
weeks.
Mode of Study: Full-time.
Accreditation: VETAB
(NSW)
Articulation: Students
with previous training or experience are given recognition and advanced standing.
Articulation arrangements with other institutions are being negotiated.
Career Outcomes: Graduates
will be employed on horse properties in a range of positions including grooms, station
hands, vets assistants and horse trainers.
Course Fees: Tuition
- $500 per term. Full board - $130 per week. Other - approx $1000 for tours, equipment
etc. (Updated Nov 2000)
Contact: Mr
Bill Kinsey - Deputy Principal
Tel: 1800 025
520
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2.
Fishing Operations
Certificate I, II & III in Fishing
Operations
Institution: Australian Maritime College
Course Description: Based
around knowledge requirements for the master of a fishing vessel (24 metres) operating
within Australia's 200 mile fishing zone.
Major Studies: Safety
Training; Industry Overview; Watchkeeping; Seamanship; Engineering; Fishing Technology;
Seafood Handling; Gear Technology.
Entry Requirements: Year
10. Bridging courses or preliminary work may be prescribed. For career as a Skipper -
statutory health and eyesight requirements apply.
Course Duration: One
year - 3 phases of study apply.
Mode of Study: Full-time,
however, there are distinct exit points allowing trainees to gain sea-time requirements.
Registration: Tasmanian Training Authority (TASTA)
Accreditation: ACTARC.
Career Outcomes: Master
of fishing vessel (24 metres) includes parts of Certificates for Skipper 3 and Marine
Engine Driver 3.
Course Fees: Cert.
I - $175, Cert. II - $280, Cert. III $300.
Other: Statutory health & fitness requirements apply as
set down by Australian Regulatory Authorities.
Contact: Student
Administration
Tel: (03) 6335
4711 Freecall 1800 030 277
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