Education and training opportunities
Find out more about the training and education opportunities that lead into an exciting career in agriculture.
Looking to establish a career in the agriculture industry? New entrants to the industry, existing workers, graduates and secondary school students studying vocational education and training (VET) qualifications can all benefit from the training and education opportunities available at Muresk.
We host a variety of short courses and formal qualifications, so whether you’re already in the industry, looking to upskill or considering a career change there will be something for everyone.
Short courses
A variety of industry driven short courses, workshops and professional development opportunities are available for all skill levels at Muresk.
All training and education opportunities are hand-picked from leading training providers and industry experts across the country.
Short courses and workshops run throughout the year — these may include novice shearing school, crutching workshops, and leadership programs.
Qualifications
If you’re looking for a formal qualification, consider the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology or the Associate Degree in Agribusiness.
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Specialise in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands on technical qualification. Upon completion of this apprenticeship, you will have the skills and knowledge to work on agricultural machinery and equipment.
This apprenticeship is suitable for anyone wanting to gain employment in agricultural field work, including new entrants, career changes or anyone wanting to reskill.
Associate Degree in Agribusiness
The two-year associate degree is a combination of commerce, agricultural science and agribusiness units.
You will develop an understanding of the breadth of the modern agribusiness sector through units in agricultural production systems, farm business management, food and agribusiness marketing, and farm accounting and finance. The associate degree is also a pathway into the Bachelor of Agribusiness.
This short video was developed in consultation with industry and other key stakeholders.
It provides an overview of a training pathway available at Muresk to further your studies with the Associate Degree in Agribusiness.
Contact us
If you would like to talk to the team at Muresk about training and education opportunities or courses, you can phone us directly or send an enquiry using this form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Phone 1300 994 031
Career opportunities in Western Australia's agricultural sector
"There is no shortage of opportunities for enthusiastic and hardworking young and mature people alike.
No day is the same for me; the industry has taken me from Bremer Bay to Paraburdoo and supplied me with more experiences than you can throw a stick at.”
Lawson Harper (pictured with Koda, his sheepdog), who completed the Associate Degree in Agribusiness at Muresk Institute.
