TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE

To participate in this program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Students must be 18 years of age or older.
• As this industry involves working outdoors and handling livestock in a range of environments and conditions, students should have a reasonable level of physical capability and previous livestock handling experience is highly recommended.
• Practical training sessions are delivered at locations throughout Australia. Students are responsible for arranging their own travel and transport to and from practical training sessions.
• Students require access to a computer with reliable internet connection to complete the online learning components of the program.
• Students must provide clean rubber boots and suitable clothing for outdoor weather conditions during practical training sessions.
• All other learning resources required for the program will be provided.

• This Training Program takes approximately 3 weeks in total 

•  1 hour online induction

• 2 weeks self-paced online learning including Assessment Task 1 to be completed prior to your Practical Training sessions

• Independent research and self-directed learning activities to consolidate knowledge, develop understanding, and prepare for the practical component

• 2 days practical training and Assessment 2

Where can this course take me?

Graduates may be eligible to work as an Artificial Insemination Technician (Cattle) or pursue other roles within the dairy and cattle industries.

This qualification provides a strong foundation for continued professional development, with students able to expand their skills and knowledge through additional accredited units of competency offered by Catagra Group Training, including:

• AHCLSK339 – Pregnancy Test Livestock
• AHCLSK421 – Supervise Natural Mating of Livestock
• AHCLSK509 – Develop and Implement a Breeding Strategy
• AHCLSK513 – Develop Livestock Health and Welfare Strategies
• AHCLSK423 – Develop Feeding Plans for Livestock
• AHCAGB405 – Analyse and Interpret Production Data
• AHCAGB521 – Select and Use Agricultural Technology
• AHCBUS408 – Operate Within a Budget Framework

Each learning pathway is designed to strengthen practical capability, build industry knowledge, and support career progression across the agricultural sector.

We also offer a Professional Pathway to become an Industry Accredited Cattle Ultrasound Pregnancy Testing Technician - find out more HERE.

• This program is delivered through a blended learning model, combining online theory and face-to-face practical training.

• Participants will complete the online induction, learning content, and assessments prior to attending the practical component, ensuring they have the foundational knowledge required.

• The face-to-face training is conducted on-property, where participants engage in supervised, hands-on practical application using industry-standard equipment and livestock handling systems.

• This approach ensures a balance between flexible learning and real-world skill development aligned with current industry practices.

• Student numbers are kept at 6 per training program to ensure high practical, hands on experience and to support best practice animal welfare and ethical standards when working with cattle during training.

• We are currently waiting on Animal Ethics approval for locations in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.

• PLEASE NOTE: the start date for each Training Program is the date of the Online Induction Session. The Practical Sessions are approx. 2 x weeks after the Induction Session. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE PRACTICAL SESSION DATES prior to enrolling.

• Students may apply for: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – For relevant skills and knowledge gained through work or life experience.

• Please indicate you wish to apply for RPL on the Enrolment Form and an RPL Application Form will be provided and upon completion, will be assessed in accordance with Catagra Group Training Policies and Procedures.

• Click HERE for our RPL policy 

  Catagra Group Training is committed to supporting students throughout their learning journey. We provide a range of student support services, including language, literacy and numeracy assistance, study skills guidance, access to learning resources, and flexible training arrangements where reasonably practicable.

  Further information regarding available support services, student responsibilities, and training arrangements can be found in the Catagra Group Training Student Handbook.

• Total Training Program fee is $2,600.00 

• This fee covers training and assessment for the nationally recognised units of competency listed in this Information Sheet.

• Catagra Group Training Pty Ltd applies a staged payment approach in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2025.

• An initial invoice of $1,500 will be issued upon acceptance of enrolment and must be paid prior to commencement of training

• A second invoice for the remaining balance will be issued after training has commenced and prior to practical training sessions

• Commencement of training is defined as the point at which the learner is granted access to learning materials, online systems, or participates in any training or assessment activity.

• Catagra Group Training Pty Ltd does not require any payment prior to acceptance into the training product.

• Further details regarding payment terms, cancellations and refunds can be found in our Course Fee Payment & Cancellation Policy HERE