Program Overview

Farm Ready Program

The Farm Ready Program is designed to provide participants with the necessary skills for rural or farm industry placements. This program is available to UQ veterinary science undergraduates, as well as students from other institutions or individuals working in related industries.

Program Overview

The program offers nationally recognized skills in farm work and workplace health-and-safety best practices, along with hands-on training in vehicle operation and maintenance.

How You'll Learn

The program is delivered through a combination of online study and practical experience.

• Online learning: theory and assessment
• Practical training: one day of training and assessment at UQ Gatton

Participants must complete the online training before attending the on-campus training.

Start Dates

Practical training sessions are held periodically throughout semesters 1 and 2, including Saturdays and days during inter-semester recess. Sessions run from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Eligibility

This program is available to:

• UQ Bachelor of Veterinary Science students
• external students and industry groups

Resources

All participants require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Participants must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before their enrollment can be accepted.

Program Fees

• Full fee (UQ student): $550
• Full fee (non-UQ student): $600

This program is free for eligible UQ Bachelor of Veterinary Science students preparing for an EMS pre-clinical placement.

Units of Competency

To achieve this qualification, participants must complete the following 3 units:

• Participate in workplace health and safety processes (AHCWHS202)
• Operate side-by-side utility vehicles (AHCMOM216)
• Operate quad bikes (AHCMOM217)

Disclaimer

Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects, or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs, and fee liability prior to signing an enrollment form.