Charles Darwin University
1-2 years
Gain industry-ready skills in agriculture through a nationally accredited Certificate II program. Designed for secondary students and new entrants to the agriculture industry, this qualification prepares you for roles in livestock production, cropping, and mixed farming across rural Australia.
Candidates must be physically fit, active, and able to function effectively in a tropical environment, as this is a physically demanding course. For traineeship pathways, students must have a work contract with an approved employer. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support. No prior agricultural experience is required.
The qualification comprises 16 units of competency: 4 core units and 12 elective units. Core units cover workplace health and safety, environmentally sustainable work practices, industry effectiveness, and workplace communications. Elective units are organized into clusters: Cattle Cluster (livestock handling, care, observation, feeding, mustering, fencing), Horse Cluster (horse handling and riding for stock work), and General Units (machinery operation including tractors, chainsaws, four-wheel drives, and front-end loaders). Total nominal hours range from 425-830 depending on unit selection.
Charles Darwin University is the Northern Territory's largest training provider with expert lecturers and industry professionals. CDU offers first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to help you qualify faster, and pathways into higher education for most courses. CDU graduates have excellent career and employment prospects, and the university provides comprehensive student support and flexible study options.
Graduates can pursue careers as assistant animal attendants, stock persons, farm or station hands, farm fencing contractors, farm machinery workers, jillaroos/jackaroos, or saleyard livestock workers. The qualification provides a foundation for advancement to Certificate III or IV in Agriculture or related rural industries. Skills are applicable across agriculture, horticulture, and other rural and regional sectors.
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