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Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment

Learn about local, regional and global issues and start a career that will make a difference.

Whether you’re interested in helping sick and injured animals, passionate about preserving the natural environment or excited by working on a farm, we have the training and qualifications to get you where you want to go. 

 

Hired starts here.

Environment, Agriculture and Science courses lead to rewarding job outcomes as these areas are in high demand within Western Australia. Many of the qualifications will also open doors for interstate and international opportunities. Learn with us and you’ll learn from the best: our agriculture, science and environment department boasts of highly qualified, experienced and award-winning lecturers.

Did you know?

Students at our BCMI campus produce, harvest and distribute their own honey. The natural product is called  ‘Batavia Coast Honey’.  

 

Reasons to study in this industry

  • 82% of workers in this industry are regionally based
  • 83.7% of agriculture and environmental VET graduates are employed 6 months after training
  • All of these industries have strong future growth and provide a range of career options

Love animals and want to turn your passion into a career? Our Animal Studies courses give you the hands-on experience and essential knowledge to work with animals in shelters, pet shops, kennels and more. Learn about animal nutrition, ethics, handling, and care while setting yourself up for a rewarding future in animal welfare.

Animal studies courses

Step into a caring and critical role with a career in veterinary nursing. Our course offers hands-on training with expert guidance so you can confidently assist with exams, surgeries, and treatment of animals. If you have a calm, compassionate nature and want to make a difference in animals’ lives, this is the course for you.

Veterinary Nursing Courses

Want a career that’s hands-on, outdoors, and makes a real impact? Our Agriculture courses prepare you for life on the land through practical training on real working farms. Learn from award-winning lecturers and connect with industry partners while developing the skills you need to thrive in the agricultural sector.

Agriculture Courses

Grow your career from the ground up with our Horticulture courses. Whether you’re new to the field or want to sharpen existing skills, our training covers everything from landscaping and turf management to nursery operations and garden design. Perfect for plant lovers ready to get their hands dirty.

Horticulture Courses

Want to protect the planet and preserve natural spaces? Our Conservation and Environmental Management courses will teach you how to care for our land, rehabilitate mine sites, and support sustainable ecosystems. Learn from experienced professionals and gain skills that make a real difference for future generations.

Conservation, Land & Environmental Management Courses

Curious about how human activity affects the environment? Environmental Science at TAFE offers practical, hands-on training in analysing, assessing, and developing solutions to protect our planet. Perfect for those with a scientific mindset and a green heart.

Environmental Science Courses

Take your curiosity to the next level with a career in Laboratory Operations. Our courses prepare you for roles across industries—from healthcare to mining—where you’ll learn real-world skills in testing, analysis, and safety protocols. Lab coats ready? Let's go!

Laboratory Operations Courses

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    Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management

    National ID AHC51120 | State ID BGF9

    Manage conservation and land management projects.

    Become a champion for the land and those that depend on it. Learn to be an effective manager, while gaining skills in the management of fauna, plant life classification, surveying and more.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Ecological Restoration)

    National ID AHC31424 | State ID AE69

    Experience the lay of the land for yourself.

    This qualification provides you with the skills and theoretical knowledge for work or further learnings in the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry. You’ll gain a specialisation in Ecological Restoration.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Marine)

    National ID AHC31424 | State ID AE70

    Experience the lay of the land for yourself.

    This qualification provides you with the skills and theoretical knowledge for work or further learnings in the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry. You’ll gain a specialisation in Marine.
    Campuses
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Drone Technology Skill Set

    State ID KAE22

    Master Drone Flying and Imaging.

    Discover the essentials of flying drones and capturing stunning images while adhering to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s regulations and national standards.
    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

    National ID MSS40222 | State ID BIR2
    This qualification applies to environmental assistants, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory/local governments.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online

    Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

    National ID MSS50222 | State ID BIR0
    This qualification applies to environmental officers, environmental protection officers, environmental compliance officers, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory and local...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online

    Certificate I in Horticulture

    National ID AHC10322 | State ID BJB8

    Want to grow an amazing career?

    If you love working with plants, and have a green thumb, a career in horticulture could be for you! With Western Australia's amazing climate and environment, our horticulture industry is strong and offers fantastic job opportunities.
    Campuses
    • Carnarvon

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate II in Horticulture

    National ID AHC20422 | State ID BJB5

    Grow your green career from here.

    If you're passionate about the environment, start with this entry-level course and learn the skills you need to work in gardening, nursery and landscaping settings.
    Campuses
    • Carnarvon
    • Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online and on campus

    Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

    National ID MSL30122 | State ID BIX7

    See what's under the microscope with this hands-on course

    This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a limited range of laboratory operations and is the entry-level qualification required for laboratory personnel across all industry sectors. Job roles include laboratory...
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Online and on campus
    • Workplace

    Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

    National ID MSL40122 | State ID BIX6

    Hands-On Training for Real-World Testing

    This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of laboratory techniques, including manual, semi-automated and fully automated, to collect and prepare samples in a laboratory.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online
    • Online and on campus