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Certificate III · national qualification

Certificate III in Pork Production

This qualification prepares you to work on a piggery, handling the daily care of pigs from feeding and moving them to spotting health problems early.

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How long it takes
1 to 2 years
typical for this level
How you can study
On the job
Taught by
2 providers
VIC, WA

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate III in Pork Production asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • a genuine interest in the care and welfare of pigs
  • a willingness to work outdoors and indoors with animals
  • good observation skills for spotting signs of illness
  • a careful, safety conscious approach to daily farm work

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

16 units: 5 that everyone takes and 11 you choose.

  • Biosecurity on the farm
  • Animal welfare requirements
  • Moving and handling pigs
  • Pig health and routine care
  • Feeding and housing pigs
  • Workplace health and safety
See all 5 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It suits people starting out in pork production or already working on a farm who want their skills recognised. It prepares you for skilled roles such as piggery attendant and stock person, working under broad direction with discretion and judgement. The role leads to Pig Farmer.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

There are no entry requirements for this qualification itself, but individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.