AI (Artificial Insemination)

Training and Development for the Herd Improvement Industry

Training courses are offered through the organisations below. The provider can be contacted directly for further information.

 

Registered Training Organisations (RTO/Tafe) Courses for Artificial Insemination and Industry Training

Contact Trainers Direct as per the details below

 

ORION TRAINING

New South Wales (NSW)

Northern Territory (NT)

Queensland (QLD)

South Australia (SA) 

Tasmania (TAS)

Victoria (VIC)

Contact Orion on 07 3392 7055

Email: [email protected]

Take Control of Your Breeding Practices with Orion Training

New courses starting all year round.

●      Artificial Insemination (AI) – Timing, technique and protocols to boost conception rates.

●      Pregnancy Testing – Reliable methods for confident on-farm decisions.

●      Semen Collection – Handling, procedures, hygiene and safety.

●      Semen Analysis & Morphology (Lab Skills) – Assess quality, motility and morphology.

●      Prepare Animal for Parturition – Recognise and manage the signs of impending birth.

●      Supervise Natural Mating of Livestock – Plan and oversee natural mating programs.

●      Coordinate AI & Fertility Management – Manage AI programs and fertility outcomes.

Single courses or bundled – your choice.

Hands-on, on-farm training with live animals.

Host a Course on Your Farm

On-farm delivery Australia-wide – NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS & VIC.

●      Book a course – Earn $150 per external student.

●      Host regularly – $150 per student plus a $200 facility fee.

Orion holds personal accident insurance for students and has trainers with decades of hands-on experience.

Fill in our Quick Contact Form and we’ll get back to you!

https://oriontraining.edu.au/agriculture-horticulture-and-conservation/ahc-quick-contact

     

     

     

    SA TAFE

    South Australian Training (SA)

    Contact: Mark Thompson: 0436 472 955

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: tafesa.edu.au

       

    Artificial Insemination of Livestock (Cattle)

    Location
    Farm in WYE, SA 5291
    Exact location details provided upon enrolment.

    Course Dates
    Wednesday 14 October – Thursday 22 October 2026

    Class Times
    9:30am – 3:30pm

    Schedule
    Two days per week over two weeks:

    • Week 1: Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 October
    • Week 2: Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 October

    LEARN MORE (Artificial Insemination of Livestock (Cattle) - Agriculture - TAFE SA)

    ENROL AT TAFESA.EDU.AU/SHORTCOURSES

    1800 882 661 | [email protected]

    TAFE GIPPSLAND

    Victoria Training (VIC)

    Contact: 1300 133 717

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: wwwtafegippsland.edu.au

    Artificial insemination (AI) and fertility of livestock

    Immerse yourself in the future of hands-on education with a nationally recognised AI training course in 2027.

    Program details
    Theory and simulated practical workshops held at our Yallourn campus followed by an on-farm practical assessment day. (Students must provide on farm, a minimum of ten cows per person for the assessment day.)

    Scheduled program dates for 2027:

    • 9th and 10th March
    • 6th and 7th April
    • 4th and 5th May
    • 29th and 30th September
    • 25th and 26th October

    For Further information please click here

     

     

    NHIA Accreditation Program for Professional Inseminators

    Details coming soon

     

     

    Private Industry Trainers:
     
    Beef Breeding Services

    - Queensland Training (QLD)

     www.beefbreeding.com.au

    The course is held at the Beef Breeding Services collection centre north of Rockhampton at Etna Creek.

    • Schools held monthly at our Etna Creek Collection Centre ( 30 mins north of Rockhampton )
    • 2.5 day course with both theory and practical elements
    • Repro tracts for visual and practical assessment
    • Small class size (maximum 6 students)
    • 5 cows available per student for practical training
    • Schools advertised on their social media 

     Address:

    863 Etna Creek Rd, Etna Creek Qld (if using the GPS please continute to the past until you hit the dirt road and we are first driveway on your left).

    Contact Les Kingston: 0498 684 158

    Email: [email protected]  

     

    Farmwest

    - Western Australia

    3 Day Training Courses

    The Part A section of the course is designed to give learners a thorough grounding into the technical and theoretical aspects of AI covering;

    • Bovine anatomy and reproductive physiology
    • Liquid Nitrogen and Semen handling
    • AI Technique
    • Common reproductive diseases
    • Heat detection and record-keeping
    • Genetic theory and bull selection
    • Nutrition and fertility

    The Part B practical training

    Download the brochure here.

    Phone Farmwest: 08 9726 2626

    Email: [email protected]

     

     

    Livestock Improvement (LIC)

    - Victoria (VIC) other states upon interest

    * DIY AI CERTIFICATION NZ ONLY.

    NHIA Member, LIC is offering two types of courses:

    - DIY AI Refresher or Introduction Courses                                   

    Click here for more information

    Certificate of attendance issued.

     

    - DIY AI Certification (Location: New Zealand only).

    Click here for more information.

    Certificate of competence issued. NEW ZEALAND ONLY.

     

    To find out further information:

    Contact LIC Australia: 0429 900 612

    Email: [email protected]

     

    No Bull

    - New South Wales (NSW)

     

     

     The course is held at Latimores Road, Burrell Creek, New South Wales.

    • 3-day course with both theory and practical elements
    • Small class size (maximum 7 students)
    • Courses will run each month during 2026 except Feb. 

    To find out further information please click here

    Contact Stephen Brown: 0438 600 925

    Email: [email protected]

     Wellbred Genetics 

    - Victoria (VIC)

    Andrew Parkinson is offering one on one training.

    To customise a training session:

    Contact Andrew Parkinson: 0428 552 624

    Email: [email protected]