Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment
Passionate about animals? Turn your passion into a range of career opportunities. Our Animal studies qualifications prepare you to work in an animal care workplace. Our students gain real workplace skills at our Pet Grooming Salon based at our Murdoch campus and our Student Veterinary Clinic based at our Bentley campus.
Do you have a love for all things nature and science? our Science and the Environment qualifications offer a wildly diverse range of subjects from laboratory operations, horticulture, conservation, landscaping, bushland assessment and rehabilitation, nursery plants, biological surveys, turf management, parks and gardens maintenance, arboriculture, urban pest management, landscape construction and landscape design. All of our qualifications are delivered at our purpose built campus facilities including our laboratories equipped with the latest industry relevant equipment, golf course for turf management, landscape construction area, and Murdoch Student Garden Centre.
Our qualifications are offered from a Certificate II to Advanced Diploma level, Traineeships and Apprenticeships and a range of short courses and skill sets for people based in industry wanting to up-skill.
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Certificate II in Animal Studies
Start a career working with animals with the Certificate II in Animal Studies. Learn the skills for care and maintenance of animals.
Are you barking mad for animals?
Do you want to gain experience working with animals? This course is an entry point into the animal care industry and prepares you for job roles such as an animal attendant in a kennel, cattery, animal shelter, or pet shop.
Gain these skills
The course provides the skills and knowledge required for the care and maintenance of animals in a variety of workplaces. You will learn about the animal care industry and careers available in its many sectors. We will provide you with access to practical experience with animals throughout the course.
Certificate II
Certificate II in Aquaculture
Learn the core skills and knowledge in this introduction to the aquaculture industry.
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Are you looking to join a school of fish lovers?
This qualification is the crucial first step towards an exciting career in aquaculture. This course provides students with a range of core skills and knowledge relevant to working in the aquaculture industry. Graduates go on to further studies or working in a range on environments including onshore aquaculture facilities, offshore culture facilities and the ornamental fish industry.
Gain these skills:
- Handling and harvesting stock,
- Preparing stock for live transport,
- Monitoring stock and environmental conditions,
- Producing algal cultures, and
- Working effectively in the seafood industry
Aquaculture is a fast-growing industry. In fact, The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a report in 2018 stating that ‘aquaculture is fastest growing food production sector worldwide’. Typical entry-level jobs for those holding Certificate II include:
- Australian and overseas aquaculture farms
- Hatcheries and nurseries
- Live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or
- Transporters, pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals
Study Modes
This course is offered fulltime classroom based in semester one, and offered via blended, flexible delivery in semester two. This enables remote students or students with other commitments to pursue their passion for aquaculture. Flexible delivery includes 2.5 weeks of compulsory practical classes on campus.
Study in a specialised facility in the maritime heart of Fremantle:
Fremantle campus features extensive salt and freshwater aquaculture facilities, and experienced staff which offers plenty of relevant hands-on opportunities. Our staff have involved students in the culture and applied research projects of many marine and freshwater organisms over the last two decades including species such as abalone, dhufish, yellowtail kingfish, marron and barramundi.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate II
Diploma of Aquaculture
Learn the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations for fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries.
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This higher level qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries. It is suitable for students that hold a certificate 3 in aquaculture or have substantial aquaculture industry experience.
Gain these skills:
- Developing and implementing a breeding strategy
- Planning ecologically sustainable practices
- Biosecurity
- Managing stock health
- Developing a stock production plan and
- Managing an aquaculture research trial.
You will also learn skills in planning and designing a water supply and disposal system, and stock culture systems and structures. You will learn the skills necessary to supervise and manage staff.
The environments in which our graduates work include:
- aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
- hatcheries and nurseries
- live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters
- pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals
Study in a specialised facility in the maritime heart of Fremantle:
Fremantle campus features extensive salt and freshwater aquaculture facilities, and experienced staff which offers plenty of relevant hands-on opportunities. Our staff have involved students in the culture and applied research projects of many marine and freshwater organisms over the last two decades including species such as abalone, dhufish, yellowtail kingfish, marron and barramundi.
Diploma
Certificate III in Aquaculture (Vessel Operations)
Expand on your aquaculture skills with advanced aquaculture knowledge and boating skills.
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Are you looking to join a school of fish lovers?
This course is ideal for those looking to expand on the skills and knowledge they gained in Certificate II in Aquaculture. It also comes packed with opportunities to upskill with either boating or diving skills. While a solid foundation in aquatic science is essential, the aquaculture sector prefers to hire staff with additional boating and/or diving qualifications.
You will gain the following knowledge and skills:
- Care for and maintain fish stocks, culture and holding environments
- Installing or constructing stock culture or holding structures and other allied structures
- Assessing and controlling biosecurity and stock health and treating aquatic stock for diseases
- Monitoring and maintaining water quality
- Co-ordinating feeding activities, handling and harvesting operations for aquatic stock
- Operating high technology water treatment components
- Implementing emergency procedures, occupational health and safety policies and guidelines
Further skills from the maritime industry
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- Commanding and operating a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 100 kilowatts
Coxswain's can gain employment in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, aquaculture, fisheries and tourism.
Specialist facilities in the maritime heart of Fremantle
Our Fremantle campus features a working aquaculture facility with hatchery tanks and filtration systems and is within convenient walking distance to the fishing industry in Fremantle. Our lecturers have a strong relationship with the Australian Centre for Applied Aquaculture Research (ACAAR) in the neighbouring facility.
Certificate III
Certificate II in Arboriculture
Gain the skills and knowledge to work in the arboriculture industry and learn the safety issues for working with machinery, tools and equipment.
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Branch out with Aboriculture
Learn a wide range of theoretical and practical skills specifically required by the Arboriculture industry.
The course also aims to develop your awareness of safety issues, particularly in regards to machinery, tools and equipment use.
The course requires a high level of physical participation in practical activities.
Note: Due to this Qualification being superseded, students will be required to complete this Qualification before the 24th August 2021 OR transition to the replacement (non-equivalent) qualification
Certificate II
Certificate III in Arboriculture
Gain the skills and knowledge to work in the arboriculture industry. Learn how to identify and prune trees and safely use arboriculture equipment.
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Fancy a career outdoors?
Branch out with a Certificate III in Arboriculture and combine your love of the outdoors with a fascinating career as an arborist.
Gain a range of knowledge and skills to undertake arboriculture related work, and use this qualification as a pathway for further learning required to become an aborists. You will cover both ground-based work and working at heights.
Learn these skills:
- Tree identification
- Pruning operations
- Using and maintaining arboriculture equipment
- First aid
- Workplace safety and health.
Note: Due to this Qualification being superseded, students will be required to complete this Qualification before the 24th August 2021 OR transition to the replacement (non-equivalent) qualification.
Certificate III
Basic Paving Skill Set
Learn the basic paving practices and techniques to complete a basic paving equipment. Learn how to operate the machinery and how to screed, lay and cut paving.
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Pave your way to a successful career
Looking to get a basic knowledge of paving practices and techniques? In this class you will learn how to screed, lay and cut paving, the principles and practices behind paving techniques, whilst learning to operate all the machinery, equipment and tools necessary to complete a basic paving job.
Next dates for delivery
- 19 April to 21 June | Mondays 4pm - 8pm
Fees
- $410.45
Skill set
Basic Retaining Walls Skill Set
Gain a basic knowledge of brick and block retaining walls. Learn how to lay, level and prepare sites for retaining wall landscaping jobs.
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Now is the time to build your career
Looking to get a basic knowledge of brick and block retaining walls? In this class you will learn to lay, level, set out and prepare sites for low profile retaining wall jobs. You will learn the fundamental skills and knowledge behind building retaining walls in the landscape industry.
Next dates for delivery
- Future dates to be announced
Fees
- Standard $433.95
Skill set
Chemical Risk Management Level 3 Skill Set
This course is for people who use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment. Gain the skills to apply, transport and store chemicals safely.
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This course is for people who use pesticides with powered and hand-held application equipment. You will gain the skills and knowledge to apply, transport and store chemicals safely.
- Determine the need for chemical use
- Identify the appropriate chemical
- Prepare for chemical use according to label and MSDS
- Identify conditions for safely applying chemicals
- List procedures for cleaning up following chemical application
- Record application details
- Determine how to transport and handle chemicals
- Identify how to store chemicals safely
- Record storage details
- Read and interpret label and MSDS directions for safe transport, handling and storage
Competency units covered in this course:
- OAL84AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- BAP97 AHCPMG301 Control Weeds
- BAN70 AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals
Participants will receive the following resources:
- A reference manual
- An assessment guide
Upcoming dates
This course is delivered mostly online, with a final practical assessment to be arranged by your lecturer on-campus. Students can expect to attend campus for 3 days and will be required to successfully complete an off-site assessment portfolio before being deemed competent.
Skill set
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
Become a kennel attendant, cattery attendant, or animal care receptionist.
Are you looking for a career talking to the animals?
When you complete the Certificate III in Companion Animal Services you will have what employers are looking for as a kennel attendant, cattery attendant, or animal care receptionist.
Gain these skills:
- work effectively with companion animals
- monitor and maintain companion animal health, nutrition & wellbeing
- animal first aid
- grooming
- workplace safety and health
Certificate III
Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
Work effectively in the land conservation industry.
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Are you looking for a career working in a sustainable, growing industry?
Gain these skills:
- operating machinery
- recognising flora and fauna
- planting shrubs and trees
- organising propagation
- restoring and maintaining wildlife habitat refuges
- treating weeds
- safely handling chemicals
- implementing workplace safety and health measures
Good news!
This course is going to transition to a new training package in 2021. This means that students starting in 2021 will transfer during their study to new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.
Students will need to ensure they have successfully completed all units and be issued the qualification before 22 December 2021 or transition to the new qualification when available.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
This course will prepare you for a career in Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management.
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Are you looking for a career working with plants and animals?
When you complete the Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management you'll be ready for a career in Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife or natural area management.
Gain these skills:
- maintain natural areas and wetlands
- provide cultural knowledge
- implement revegetation and natural area restoration works
- safely prepare, apply and store chemicals, treat weeds, plant pests and disorders
- identify plants and collecting seeds
- operate machinery and workplace safety and health.
Please note: Conservation and Land Management involves physical labour and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
Good news!
This course is going to transition to a new training package in 2021. This means that students starting in 2021 will transfer during their study to new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.
Students will need to ensure they have successfully completed all units and be issued the qualification before 22 December 2021 or transition to the new qualification when available.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management
This course will prepare you for a career in conservation work, parks and wildlife, or regeneration work.
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Are you looking for a career working with plants and animals?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management you will be ready for a career in conservation work, parks and wildlife, or regeneration work.
Gain these skills:
- natural resource management
- land management
- mine site rehabilitation
- develop and lead teams to implement conservation & land management strategies
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metropolitan TAFE's Murdoch Campus has extensive horticulture facilities, including large work sheds and sheltered nursery areas. The large grounds area surrounding Murdoch Campus also provides ample practice areas for students.
Good news!
This course is going to transition to a new training package in 2021. This means that students starting in 2021 will transfer during their study to new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.
Students will need to ensure they have successfully completed all units and be issued the qualification before 22 December 2021 or transition to the new qualification when available.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
This course will prepare you for a career in conservation work, parks and wildlife, or regeneration work.
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Are you looking for a career working with plants and animals?
When you complete the Diploma of Conservation and Land Management you will be ready for a career in conservation work, parks and wildlife, or regeneration work.
Gain these skills:
- natural resource management
- land management
- mine site rehabilitation
- manage staff and lead teams to implement conservation programs
- land management strategies
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metropolitan TAFE's Murdoch Campus has extensive horticulture facilities, including large work sheds and sheltered nursery areas. The large grounds area surrounding Murdoch Campus also provides ample practice areas for students.
Good news!
This course is going to transition to a new training package in 2021. This means that students starting in 2021 will transfer during their study to new units developed to meet current and future industry needs.
Students will need to ensure they have successfully completed all units and be issued the qualification before 22 December 2021 or transition to the new qualification when available.
Diploma
Certificate II in Horticulture
An entry-level horticulture qualification for those who are passionate about the environment.
Are you looking for a career among the trees?
If you are passionate about the environment and sustainable practices, launch your horticulture career by completing this entry-level qualification. Horticulture is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia with the sector playing an important role in delivering economic, social and environmental value.
Gain these skills:
- plant identification and care
- improving soil conditions
- operating machinery and equipment
- propagating
- pruning and fertilising
- maintaining gardens and nurseries, and
- workplace safety and health.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate II
Certificate III in Horticulture
Work with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper.
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Are you looking for a career among the trees?
When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture you will be ready for a career working with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper.
Gain these skills:
- implement propagation plans
- control weeds, pests, and diseases
- safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals
- install irrigation
- create plant displays
- plant identification and nutrition, and
- workplace safety and health.
Please note: Conservation and Land Management involves physical labour and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Horticulture
Work in a variety of horticulture occupations at a supervisor level or as a small business owner.
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Sow the seeds of a supervisory role
This course provides graduates with skills suited to a variety of occupations at a supervisor level or as a small business owner. Employment prospects exist in local and state government, nursery and turf, floriculture, gardening and the landscape industry. You can choose to learn skills from a range of subjects that enable you to cost and supervise projects, develop and implement programs and provide training. You can also choose subjects that will further develop your technical expertise in horticulture.
It is a requirement that students provide their own Wifi-enabled Laptop (capable of word processing etc) . Enrolled students will be have access to Office 365.
See our Horticulture Facebook page @murdochstudentgardencentre(opens in a new tab) to see what you will do when you study this course, such as hosting plant sales and providing customer service to retail customers.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Horticulture
This course provides graduates with skills suited to a variety of horticulture occupations at a management level.
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This course provides graduates with skills suited to a variety of occupations at a management level. Employment prospects exist in local government, state government, nursery and turf, floriculture, gardening and the landscape industry.
It is a requirement that students provide their own Wifi-enabled Laptop (capable of word processing etc) . Enrolled students will be have access to Office 365.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Diploma
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant.
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Are you a budding scientist?
Launch your career in science with this entry-level course that qualifies you to work as a laboratory assistant in food technology, pathology, schools or trades.
Gain these skills:
- collect and prepare samples
- measure and record the results of experiments
- maintain and work in a laboratory in the physical, chemical, biological and life sciences
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Build on your certificate III skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, and standardisation.
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Build on your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, standardisation and use of solutions. This qualification will give you the skills to work as a technical assistant, technician or instrument operator.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate IV
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Use laboratory application software, plan and conduct field work and provide information to customers.
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Learn these skills:
- use laboratory application software
- plan and conduct laboratory/field work
- communicate and provide information to customers
- analyse, process and interpret data
- report results
- apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Please note: part time study is available in both Semester 1 and 2 for this course.
Diploma
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
This course provides the skills and knowledge to construct, renovate and maintain garden landscapes.
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Your career outdoors is calling
This qualification provides the practical skills and knowledge to construct, renovate and maintain garden landscapes.
Training is provided in the areas of hard landscaping, irrigation, plant knowledge, soil nutrition, turf maintenance, landscape machinery use and horticultural safety, building on the skills gained in the Certificate II in Landscaping.
Gain these skills:
- select materials and plants for landscape projects
- set-out and landscape a range of sites
- construct stone, brick, block and timber structures and features
- learn about irrigation installation and troubleshooting
- safety in the workplace.
Please note: Landscaping involves physical labour and students will be required to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and mobility.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Landscape Design
This diploma-pathway course gives you the skills and knowledge needed to work as a landscape designer.
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The Certificate IV in Landscape Design course gives you a range of the skills and knowledge needed to work as a landscape designer.
Gain these skills:
- The History of Design
- Designing Plant Displays
- Identifying, Recommending and Providing Information on Plants
- Producing Technical Drawings
- Sampling Soils & Interpreting the Results
- Preparing Reports and Work Health & Safety
Note: Due to this Qualification being replaced in Semester 2 2021, students will be required to complete this Qualification full-time in Semester 1 2021 OR transition to the replacement qualification in Semester 2 2021 onwards.
It is a requirement that students provide their own Wifi-enabled Laptop (capable of word processing etc) . Enrolled students will be have access to Office 365.
Certificate IV
Certificate II in Landscaping
This entry-level qualification provides you with the practical skills to assist in the design, construction and renovation of garden landscapes.
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Watch your career grow with a landscaping qualification
This entry-level qualification provides you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in the construction of garden landscapes or renovation of existing gardens.
Gain these skills:
- hard landscaping
- soils and plant knowledge
- planting and pruning trees and scrubs
- irrigation
- turf establishment
- applying chemicals and treating weeds
- plant pests and diseases
- horticultural safety and machinery operations.
Certificate II
Manage Pests by Applying Pesticides Skill Set
Engage in the latest pest control practices with this highly practical skill set.
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2021 dates:
This course runs on the below dates in 2021 from 8.30am to 4pm.
- 1-5 February
- 22-26 March
- 24-28 May
Fees
- Standard $431.40
Skill set
Operate and Maintain Chainsaws Skill Set
Learn how to cross-cut fallen timber and other cutting techniques in this industry relevant course, which also includes mandatory legislation to safely operate a chainsaw in the workplace.
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In this course you'll learn how to cross-cut fallen timber and the cutting techniques to maximise volume and quality recovery. You'll also learn about complying with the mandatory codes of practice and legislation to safely operate a chainsaw in the workplace.
Application of skills and knowledge to cross-cut fallen timber
Identify cutting techniques to maximise volume and quality recovery
Comply with mandatory codes of practice and relevant legislation to safely operate chainsaws in the workplace along with duty of care to self, others and the environment
This course is suitable for people who operate chainsaws in an urban environment (it does not cover remote operators working in state forest.
Competency unit covered in this course:
BAS06 AHCMOM213 Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
Additional Requirements
Participants are required to wear appropriate PPE (All PPE must comply with the relevant Australian Standards) for this course:
Safety helmet
Safety glasses AS1337 min
Hearing protection class 5
Steel capped safety boots
Gloves (optional)
Long trousers
No loose fitting items of clothing, jewellery, long hair contained.
Next dates for delivery
- 26 and 27 July | 8am - 4.15pm
Fees
- Standard $95.95
Skill set
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Fancy a job smelling the roses? Become a city gardener or horticulturalist with this hands-on parks and gardens course.
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This qualification provides a vocational outcome in parks and gardens. The parks and gardens industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: - Municipal/city gardener - Horticulturist
Certificate III
Certificate III in Pet Grooming
Fancy a career tidy-up? This course provides training in all aspects of grooming services and qualifies you to work under supervision in a pet grooming salon.
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Enjoy a well-groomed career
This course will provide you with comprehensive training in all aspects of pet grooming services and qualifies you to work under supervision in a pet grooming establishment.
Gain these skills:
- salon reception and housekeeping duties
- bathing, brushing, trimming and other grooming services for domestic pets, usually dogs and in some cases cats
- patience and genuine empathy for animals
- customer service skills
- cleanliness and professionalism.
This course builds a strong foundation for future employment in any facility offering pet grooming services including, mobile or shop front salons, veterinary clinics, boarding kennels and pet retail outlets.
Applicants must have empathy for animals and possess the communication skills and physical ability to successfully perform work placement in the pet grooming industry.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Production Nursery
Want a career smelling of roses? Become a nursery worker with this hands-on qualification.
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This qualification provides a general vocational outcome for a nursery person working in a production nursery. The nursery industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Nursery worker
Please note: this qualification has been superseded. Students enrolling in 2021 will need to successfully complete all units before 22 December 2021 or transition to the new qualification when available
Certificate III
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management
This qualification provides a career in greenkeeping or turf management. Students learn skills in safety, machinery/irrigation operation and nutrient application.
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Learn the fine art of greenkeeping
Join the sports turf industry at a level where you will be expected to curate and manage a wide range of turf and horticultural practices. A considerable amount of outdoor and physical activity is required while you apply your skills to green spaces such as golf courses, bowling clubs and elite sports facilities.
Gain these skills:
- Manage safety issues and work site activities
- Operate and maintain turf machinery and chainsaws
- Irrigation installation, operation and maintenance
- Installing drainage systems
- Sample, test and improve soils
- Plant nutrient application and monitoring
- Safely preparing, applying, transporting and storing of chemicals
- Controlling weeds, plant pests and disorders
- Renovating turf, preparing turf surfaces for play and monitoring turf health
Sports turf management is a unique course to SM TAFE and proudly boasts three previous students have won the Western Australia Apprentice of the Year in the WA Training Awards.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Obtain the skills to apply for a full pest management license by completing this course aimed at existing workers.
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Do you have what it takes to offer the best in pest management?
This qualification will provide students with the practical skills and knowledge to apply pesticides and carry out appropriate pest management treatments for domestic and commercial properties.
Gain these skills:
- learn how to advise clients on pest prevention and control
- maintain equipment
- detect pest damage and the presence of pests in buildings and surrounding areas
- implement a pest management plan
This course is aimed at existing workers who are currently employed in the industry. It will provide you with the skills to apply for a full pest management license.
Certificate III
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
On completion of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing you will be ready for a career as a veterinary nurse, or animal welfare worker. Learn to provide care to a variety of animals.
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Want a career caring for animals?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing you will be ready for a career as a veterinary nurse, or animal welfare worker.
Gain these skills:
- work effectively in a veterinary practice
- provide care to a wide variety of animals
- assist with surgery preparation and procedures
- perform pathology and imaging procedures
- provide post-surgery care and advice
- workplace safety and health
This course is popular and highly competitive to get into. Please ensure you enter all your work and work experience, both related to the field and unrelated, in your application.
Part time studies – study this course with us part time including one day a week at campus in Semester 1 and one day a week at a workplace in industry. Your work placement must be arranged by you prior to applying to study. To take up this option, revisit here when Semester 1 applications are open.
Certificate IV
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