Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment

Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that assist in maintaining the natural environment. 

This course is usually not campus-based but delivered upon request to closed groups on rural properties across the...

Students can elect to focus on Indigenous land management, conservation earthworks, lands, parks and wildlife, or natural area management.

Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that assist in maintaining the natural...

This course covers practical skills in planning, implementing, costing and budgeting for conservation projects. 

Students will undertake written assignments and practical activities and work in teams to complete a range of programs on country. All training delivery is supported by...

This program may be delivered over a 2–3-week period to allow for seasonal (wet season) contingencies and cultural events which may prevent or preclude some students completing designated training in the allocated 2-week timeframe.

Please bring along:

Hat, boots, long...

This introductory Skill Set encompasses the ability to access, securely store, retrieve and display data in a map.  Intellectual property, database management, attribute tables and mapping equipment are also covered.  Information on data types, scale and...

Students will develop skills and knowledge in propagating plants, caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and irrigation operations.

Students will also learn how to recognise various plants and also how to operate basic machinery and...

Throughout this course, students will learn how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, install and maintain irrigation systems, treat weeds, pests and diseases safely, and use a range of horticultural equipment. 

Students will also learn about effective pruning, working...

Throughout this course, students will undertake a combination of written assignments and hands-on tasks including tractor operations, cattle processing and mustering in teams. 

Students will gain skills in machine operations, horse husbandry, handling and caring for livestock,...

The student will gain skills in:

• Following set procedures to measure and sample groundwater
• ...

Topics covered throughout this course:

• Snake and reptile behaviour
• Utilising protective clothing and equipment
• Catching and releasing venomous species in a supervised setting
• Keeping yourself and others safe in the presence...