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Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
Agricultural industries are changing rapidly, with environmental and economic sustainability now a main focus. There are new fields of expertise in organic farming, recycling, land management and water conservation, driving demand for skilled professionals.
TAFE Western has been a part of the history of this industry for many years. The Institute has Rural Skills Centres at Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst, and delivers training across central and western NSW. A partnership with Australian Wool Innovation has placed the Institute as Australia's largest and most significant training provider for shearing and wool handling.
The Institute has expertise in:
- Farm planning
- Horticulture
- Animal breeding
- Floristry
- Cropping
- Sheep shearing
- Forestry
With a new emphasis on environmental and econimic sustainability TAFE Western is planning to be part of the industry's future in news fields including organic farming, recycling land management; and water conservation. Read more on TAFE Western's services to Environment and Conservation.
Recognition for prior learning and experience is available for all these courses.