This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in rural and regional Australia, and supporting job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in agriculture but also other rural and regional sectors.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection the agriculture industry or relevant employment history.
| Hours | 240 hours |
| Type | Board Developed Course |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Unit Value | 2 unit Preliminary 2 unit HSC |
| HSC Exam | Yes |
| ATAR | Yes |
| Workplacement | Mandatory 70 hours |
| SBAT | Opportunity to complete a School Based Traineeship and gain credit towards the HSC |
| RECOGNITION | National and HSC Qualification |
| General Course Flyer | Course Flyer |
| Subject Information Primary Industries 2027-2028 James Sheahan Catholic High School Subject Information Primary Industries 2027-2028 La Salle Academy Subject Information Primary Industries 2027-2028 Red Bend Subject Information Primary Industries 2027-2028 St Johns Subject Information Primary Industries 2027-2028 St Matthews Subject Information Primary Industries 2027-2028 St Raphaels Subject Information Primary Industries 2027-2028 Stannies |
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | |
| Red Bend Primary Industries (Ms Tandy) 2027-2028 (RTO 46315) | 02/02/2027 | 31/10/2028 | |
| St Stanislaus' College Primary Industries 2027 - 2028 (RTO 46315) | 02/02/2027 | 31/10/2028 | |
| La Salle Primary Industries 2027-2028 (RTO 46315) | 03/02/2027 | 31/10/2028 |
