Course Overview
The course covers topics such as operating machinery, chemical accreditation, chainsaw operations, livestock management, crop management, and sustainable practices, among others. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for real-world scenarios and to ensure they have the practical skills and knowledge necessary for success in their chosen field.
The course is designed to prepare you for real-world scenarios, so you'll acquire practical skills and knowledge that you can apply in the workplace. With hands-on training using the latest technology and equipment, you'll be well-equipped to pursue a range of exciting career paths in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation.
The Certificate III in Rural Operations is a nationally recognised qualification that requires successful completion of 16 units, including three core units and 13 electives. The course includes a range of units designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in the rural industry.
The two core units provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to ensure safety in the workplace and contribute to sustainable practices. The elective units cover a range of topics covering essential skills and knowledge needed in the rural industry, this course will provide students with the competitive edge they need to succeed in their chosen field.
Enrol today and take the first step towards a successful career in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation.
The course is designed to prepare you for real-world scenarios, so you'll acquire practical skills and knowledge that you can apply in the workplace. With hands-on training using the latest technology and equipment, you'll be well-equipped to pursue a range of exciting career paths in agriculture, horticulture, and conservation.
The Certificate III in Rural Operations is a nationally recognised qualification that requires successful completion of 16 units, including three core units and 13 electives. The course includes a range of units designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in the rural industry.
The two core units provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary to ensure safety in the workplace and contribute to sustainable practices. The elective units cover a range of topics covering essential skills and knowledge needed in the rural industry, this course will provide students with the competitive edge they need to succeed in their chosen field.
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Duration |
10-12 weeks |
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Delivery |
Blended Delivery - Online plus Face to Face |
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Price |
$2,500.00 - Full fee |
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Funding |
Career Start Subsidy is available for this course (see below) |
| Career opportunities | Career pathways include farm management, livestock management, crop management, nursery management, and conservation and land management, among others. |
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Units |
16 units of competency | Nationally recognised |
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Entry requirements |
No formal prerequisites | RPL available |
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Pathways |
Upon completion of the Certificate III in Rural Operations, students can progress to higher-level Certificate IV qualifications within the Agriculture and Horticulture industry areas |
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Support |
Qualified Trainers and support staff |
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Assessments |
Combination of online theoretical assessments and hands-on practical assessments in person. |
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Start now |
Anytime |
Course Delivery & Duration
Full-time: Delivery is over 10-12 weeks, 2 days a week. You have up to 12 months to complete the course.
Please contact Civil Safety to check if you are eligible or complete our eligibility enquiry form.
Career Start Fees for eligible students are:
Funding
This course is approved under Career Start, the Queensland Government’s training initiative replacing the Certificate III Guarantee (effective 1 July 2025). Career Start provides eligible Queenslanders with government-subsidised training to help them begin a Certificate III qualification, and potentially an apprenticeship or traineeship, selected from priority or emerging industries.
For further information on Career Start and Civil Safety Programs, please refer to our Career Start page.Please contact Civil Safety to check if you are eligible or complete our eligibility enquiry form.
Career Start Fees for eligible students are:
- Concessional Student - $30.00
- Non-Concessional Student - $50.00
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course however a sufficient level of language, literacy and numeracy is required for students to be able to complete the required assessments.Course Structure
To successfully complete the qualification 16 units must be completed successfully, including 3 core units and 13 electives. The course includes the following units:Core units:
AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures
AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Elective Units - Select 13
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCECR309 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works
AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance
AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCPCM306 Provide information on plants and their culture
AHCPGD307 Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPMG301 Control weeds
AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG308 Implement pest management strategies
AHCSOL305 Prepare growing media
FWPCOT3301 Trim trees using a pole saw
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
PUAFIR210 Prevent injury
RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools
RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
*Elective units may change depending on delivery location and individual requirements
Assessment
Assessment is based on competency (the ability to demonstrate specific skills), depending on delivery, may be undertaken through a combination of observation and discussion, case studies and written assignments.Recognition & Credit
You may already have significant experience in some of the areas covered by this qualification. If you can provide sufficient evidence of this you may be able to meet the course requirements by a recognition pathway. Contact Civil safety for further information.If you have already have acquired some of the units of competency in this qualification and be eligible for a direct credit for completed units. In order to claim a credit for these units Civil Safety must sight an original Statement of Attainment from the issuing registered training organisation.
Support
You will be required to complete a pre-enrolment assessment as part of the enrolment process. The pre-enrolment assessment assists in evaluating your suitability for the course and to tailor any required support services to meet your individual needs. If required, a representative from Civil Safety may contact you to discuss alternative options or available support services to assist you with your course.During your studies, you will receive feedback after each assessment/assignment and the trainer/assessor will be available to discuss the feedback or provide additional assistance or direction as appropriate.
Certification
A qualification and transcript will be issued by Civil safety upon successful completion of course requirements, provided that all administrative requirements have been met and course fees are paid in full. In these circumstances, certificate will be issued within 30 days.Where a student does not complete all course components, a statement of attainment listing successfully completed units will be issued by Civil Safety within 30 days of course completion/exit as long as applicable outstanding fees are paid.
Enrolment
Enrolment is contingent upon an application being accepted. Factors considered in the evaluation of enrolment applications include meeting course entry requirements, eligibility for a training subsidy (where applicable) and acceptance or any applicable terms of enrolment.It is a condition of enrolment in any nationally recognised training (accredited) programme that you supply the training organisation with a valid unique student identifier (USI). If you don’t already have a USI, you can apply for one online at www.usi.gov.au.
Enrolment is confirmed upon payment of applicable fees, Civil Safety will collect no more than $1500 of the total fee on initial enrolment.
Further Information
Our student handbook is available to prospective students and is available prior to enrolment by contacting any of our training locations or can be downloaded from our website www.civilsafety.edu.au. The student handbook reflects our policies and contains important information on enrolment, recognition, training & assessment, complaints and appeals, fees and refunds, rules and responsibilities and a range of general information. To enrol or for any further information please contact one of our offices via the contact details in the location section.
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