Training – Agriculture & Field Crops | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Agriculture – Field Crops program is to train students to work on a variety of farms (cereal, soybean, fodder plants) and to perform tasks such as operating farming heavy-machinery, crop inspection, and soil preparation.

Duration : 1 095 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Agricultural assistants

(Quebec public sector)

Feedlot assistants

Stable assistants

Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

École d'agriculture de Nicolet - CFP de la Riveraine
Nicolet, Centre-du-Québec
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DURATION : 12 Months
CLASSES START : November 24 2025
COSTS : 2 495,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a field crop worker
Maintain and harvest field crops
Operating farming heavy-machinery
Perform calculations related to crop management
Use information technology
Perform maintenance and minor repairs to buildings
Establish links between crop production and field crop management

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 

Apply occupational health and safety rules 

Operating farming heavy-machinery

Link Plant Anatomy and Physiology to Field Crop Management

Harvest and store forage plants

Perform calculations related to field crop management

Use information technology

Harvest grains

Condition and store grains

Perform periodic maintenance of tractors

Perform primary ground preparation work

Perform oxycutting and arc welding operations

Perform minor maintenance and repairs on tools, machinery and small engines

Perform operations related to the preparation of a fertilization plan

Perform minor maintenance and repairs to buildings

Link Crop Protection and Field Crop Management

Implement crops

Inspect crops

Maintain crops

Use job search methods

Enter the work force

Agriculture – field crops

Agricultural assistants

Feedlot assistants

Stable assistants