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Certificate IV · national qualification
Certificate IV in Agribusiness
This qualification suits people who handle the business side of a farm or growing operation, rather than only the hands-on work.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 24 months
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate IV in Agribusiness asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in the business side of farming
- comfort with numbers and production figures
- good communication skills for leading a small team
- a careful approach to record keeping
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Certificate IV or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Agribusiness is a higher level qualification than this Certificate IV. At this level, workers may supervise and lead other workers or teams and be involved in some decision-making.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs this course can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Beef Cattle Farmer
Beef cattle farmers breed and raise cattle for meat, looking after the herd, the pastures and the business side of the property.
Median pay$61,400 (estimate)
Cotton Grower
Cotton growers plant, irrigate and harvest a crop that becomes fibre for textiles and seed for stockfeed and oil.
Median pay$72,800 (estimate)
Deer Farmer
Deer farmers run herds of farmed deer for venison, velvet antler and breeding stock, supplying a small, specialised market in Australia and overseas.
Median pay$75,400 (estimate)
Farmer
Farmers manage land, crops and livestock to produce food, fibre and other farm products for sale.
Median pay$54,600 (estimate)
In demand
Grain Grower
Grain growers sow, tend and harvest broadacre cereal crops such as wheat, barley and canola, and sell most of the harvest into domestic and export markets.
Median pay$83,200 (estimate)
Horse Breeder
Horse breeders plan matings and raise the foals they produce, supplying racing, equestrian and other breeding operations with young stock.
Median pay$65,000 (estimate)
Orchardist
Orchardists grow fruit trees and manage the harvest, from pruning and irrigation through to picking and selling the crop.
Median pay$72,800 (estimate)
In demand
Pig Farmer
Pig farmers breed and raise pigs for pork production, supplying abattoirs and processors with healthy, consistently sized animals.
Median pay$73,800 (estimate)
Poultry Farmer
Poultry farmers raise chickens, turkeys and ducks for meat and eggs, running the sheds, feed and biosecurity that keep a flock healthy and production on schedule.
Median pay$78,000 (estimate)
Sheep Farmer
Sheep farmers breed and run flocks for wool and lamb, managing pasture, animal health and fleece quality through the seasons.
Median pay$75,400 (estimate)
Sugar Cane Grower
Sugar cane growers plant and tend cane on coastal farms and deliver it to a mill, where it becomes raw sugar, ethanol and renewable electricity.
Median pay$91,000 (estimate)
Vegetable Grower
Vegetable growers plant, tend and harvest crops such as carrots, lettuce and potatoes, supplying supermarkets, greengrocers and food processors.
Median pay$72,800 (estimate)
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
- Website for TAFE SA (opens in a new tab)
TAFE SA
26 campuses, SA
4.4from 1,339 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are nice and helpful
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course information can be unclear
What you’ll learn
12 units: 3 that everyone takes and 9 you choose.
- Analysing production figures
- Financial records for farms
- Workplace health and safety
- Budgeting and business decisions
- Supervising farm workers
See all 3 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.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- 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 who handle the business side of a farm or growing operation, such as those stepping up from day-to-day work to supervise a small team or family members taking on more administration. It leads to a role as a Stock and Station Agent.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, so you can enrol without prior qualifications. Providers can set their own conditions, so check with the one you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Agribusiness?
The Bachelor of Agribusiness is a higher level qualification than this Certificate IV. At this level, workers may supervise and lead other workers or teams and be involved in some decision-making.