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Certificate IV · national qualification

Certificate IV in Agriculture

This certificate suits people already working in agriculture who want to step into a supervisory role, such as a farm supervisor or team leader.

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How long it takes
1 year
full time at TAFE NSW
What it costs
From $2,770
Subsidised at TAFE NSW, full fee up to $16,095
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
12 providers
5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate IV in Agriculture asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in leading and supporting a farm team
  • a practical approach to solving on farm problems
  • good communication skills for supervising staff
  • a commitment to safe and sustainable work practices

Before you start

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Certificate IV or Certificate III?

Certificate IV is a higher level than Certificate III. This qualification prepares you for supervisory or managerial roles, with tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills, and you may supervise staff.

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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.

What it costs

Subsidised place

From $2,770

at TAFE NSW. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.

Paying the full fee

$12,320 to $16,095

across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.

  • TAFE NSWNSW

    Subsidised
    $2,770
    Concession
    $240
    Full fee
    $12,320
    How long
    1 year

  • GOTAFEVIC

    Subsidised
    $4,440
    Concession
    $888
    Full fee
    $16,095

Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.

Where you can study this course

There are 12 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

12 units: 2 that everyone takes and 10 you choose.

  • Workplace health and safety
  • On-farm safety procedures
  • Safety records and reporting
  • Sustainable work practices
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Supervising farm staff
See all 2 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 already working in agriculture who want to step into a supervisory role, such as a farm supervisor or team leader. It also leads to roles like beef cattle farmer, cotton grower, deer farmer, farmer, grain grower and sheep farmer. You may supervise staff and make day to day decisions.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

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

How is it different from Certificate III in Agriculture?

Certificate IV is a higher level than Certificate III. This qualification prepares you for supervisory or managerial roles, with tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills, and you may supervise staff.

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.