Studies are conducted from NMIT's Epping campus and fully equipped training facilities at Yan Yean and Eden Park.
Yan Yean
NMIT's second fully operational farming property is located 25 kilometres north of Melbourne at Yan Yean. The 200 hectare property is dedicated to training students in cattle and deer farming, aquaculture and pasture production.
Training programs are designed in consultation with industry and often delivered by industry experts, including practicing farmers and managers. NMIT also utilises the additional resources of industry by delivering training on-site or through field trips to selected farms and vineyards.
The department has been at the cutting edge of ultrasound scanning of beef cattle, fertiliser field trials and cell grazing for a number of years.
These programs have enabled NMIT staff to train practicing agriculturalists in the latest trends and hence improve the productive capacity of their land.
Available Courses (16)
Certificate II in Agriculture (Specialising in Beef Production)
Beef Cattle Production is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agriculture industry.
Certificate II in Wool Handling
Wool Handling and Classing course is designed to develop participants' skills and knowledge in a wide range of activities such as: Occupational Health & Safety, animal handling, shearing shed preparation, preparing & classing wool, preparing documentation and managing the wool classing process. Graduates of the Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation are eligible to be granted owner classer status and completion of the Certificate IV in wool classing enables participants to receive professional Wool Classer accreditation.
Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling
Wool Handling and Classing course is designed to develop participants' skills and knowledge in a wide range of activities such as: Occupational Health & Safety, animal handling, shearing shed preparation, preparing & classing wool, preparing documentation and managing the wool classing process. Graduates of the Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation are eligible to be granted owner classer status and completion of the Certificate IV in wool classing enables participants to receive professional Wool Classer accreditation.
Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Cattle) - Apprenticeship
Beef Cattle Production is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agriculture industry.
Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Production)
Beef Cattle Production is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agriculture industry.
Certificate III in Agriculture (General)
The Apprenticeship in rural production is designed to develop a range of skills in animal health, husbandry and handling as well as tasks associated with pasture and crop production, agricultural vehicle, machinery and equipment operations.
Certificate III in Agriculture (Sheep and Wool Production)
The sheep and wool courses are designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the sheep and wool industries.
Certificate III in Agriculture (Sheep and Wool Production) - Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship in rural production is designed to develop a range of skills in animal health, husbandry and handling as well as tasks associated with pasture and crop production, agricultural vehicle, machinery and equipment operations.
Certificate III in Rural Operations (Apprenticeship)
Rural Operations is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the running of rural businesses. This ranges from administration through to managing businesses. It is possible to include units of competency from other, relevant training packages such as Transport and distribution, food processing, and retail.
Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation
Wool Handling and Classing course is designed to develop participants' skills and knowledge in a wide range of activities such as: Occupational Health & Safety, animal handling, shearing shed preparation, preparing & classing wool, preparing documentation and managing the wool classing process. Graduates of the Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation are eligible to be granted owner classer status and completion of the Certificate IV in wool classing enables participants to receive professional Wool Classer accreditation.
Certificate IV in Agriculture
The Certificate IV in Agriculture course is designed to skill participants in a wide range of skills such as: machinery and equipment operations, property management, animal health etc.
Certificate IV in Agriculture (Horse Breeding)
This course introduces you to the principles and practice of horse breeding. Develop a range of skills such as stud stable management and livestock handling. Gain hands-on experience at NMIT’s fully equipped stable and training facility, Northern Lodge Stud at Eden Park. Take your career by the reins today!
Certificate IV in Agriculture (Specialising in Beef Production)
Beef Cattle Production is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the agriculture industry.
Certificate IV in Agriculture (Specialising in Sheep and Wool Production)
The sheep and wool courses are designed to develop and enhance a range of skills required for employment in the sheep and wool industries.
Certificate IV in Wool Classing
Wool Handling and Classing course is designed to develop participants' skills and knowledge in a wide range of activities such as: Occupational Health & Safety, animal handling, shearing shed preparation, preparing & classing wool, preparing documentation and managing the wool classing process. Graduates of the Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation are eligible to be granted owner classer status and completion of the Certificate IV in wool classing enables participants to receive professional Wool Classer accreditation.
Diploma of Agriculture
These courses provide participants with a wide range of skills in the primary industry sectors targeted at the managerial level.
Available Short Courses (14)
Beef Breeding
This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean.
Beef Handling
This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean as well as a theory session at the Epping Campus.
Course in Farm Chemical Use
NMIT offers you the opportunity to undertake the Course in Farm Chemical Use.
Farm Fencing
This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean as well as a theory session at the Epping Campus.
Integrated Pasture Improvement, Weed and Pest Management
Developing skills to ensure successful establishment and management of new pastures and crops for grazing livestock is essential for land owners to prosper under challenging climate conditions. As well as covering practical skills involved in sowing and maintaining pastures, the course will examine aspects of soil improvement, crop and pasture selection, weed control and grazing systems.
Introduction to Sheep, Cattle and Goat Husbandry
This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean as well as some theory sessions at the Epping Campus.
Introduction to Tractors
This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean as well as a theory session at the Epping campus.
Pasture Management and Grazing
This course is designed for individuals who want to better manage their pastures and optimise production from their livestock. It provides practical skills and background knowledge about how pastures and livestock interact.
Prograze
More profitable and sustainable pasture management lies within the grasp of every producer. It’s a matter of obtaining the knowledge and skills concerning grazing management practices and understanding pasture and animal requirements.
Stock Feed and Animal Nutrition Feeding and Nutrition of Livestock
This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean.
Victorian Beef Cattle Assessment School
An opportunity for anyone involved or interested in the beef industry. This course is suitable for both experienced and novice industry participants who want an update on industry market options, herd selection and animal and carcase evaluation with plenty of hands on practice.
Whole Farm Planning
Students will be required to purchase or supply an aerial photograph of their case study property. The Yan Yean Training Centre can be used for students who do not have a property of their own to use.
Wool Classing - Professional
Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) offers you the opportunity to undertake a part-time course in Wool Classing.
Wool Classing Professional Year Two
Successful completion of the 2 year course will qualify you for a Certificate IV in Agriculture (Wool Classing) and enable you to gain a professional Wool Classer stencil through the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX).
