Sydney Catholic Schools
Certificate II in Agriculture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) This course offers a comprehensive overview of the agricultural sector, preparing students to pursue a career in either livestock production or mixed farming operations. Students will learn about agricultural skills such as implementing safety protocols on the farm, managing and caring for animals, operating tractors and farm machinery and tools, and identifying plant pests and diseases. The course also looks at the importance of environmental sustainability and complying with health and safety standards within the agricultural industry, to ensure graduates are well-equipped to work effectively on a farm.Delivery mode
Sydney Catholic Schools offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate II in Agriculture will prepare you for the following roles.
Farmhand
Farmhands assist with the daily work on farms including looking after livestock and tending to crops. You’ll help out with a range of tasks to keep...
Station Hand
A station hand is hired to help with the daily duties on a large agricultural property. Your work will depend a lot on the type of station you’re w...
Piggery Attendant
A Piggery Attendant works on the everyday tasks needed in the operation of a piggery. Attendants will have to get hands-on with the breeding and ra...
Poultry Farm Worker
A Poultry Farm Worker assists with the daily tasks required to run a poultry farm. You might have to feed and water poultry and make sure the chick...
Bore Runner
A Bore Runner makes sure the watering points on large cattle stations are working properly so livestock always have access to fresh water. You’ll t...
Organic Farmer
An Organic Farmer operates a farm that does not use chemicals like pesticides or herbicides when producing fruit and vegetables or grain. Organic l...
About Sydney Catholic Schools
Vocational Education and Training (VET) at Sydney Catholic Schools offers applied, work-based learning for students in Years 9 to 12. VET is for all students, enabling them to gain skills and knowledge that paves the way to a world of opportunities. Our graduates are job ready.
