The NCDEA delivers nationally accredited courses in agriculture and dairy manufacturing from Certificate II through to Advanced Diploma and may offer pathways to degrees. The Certificate II in Agriculture can be offered to Year 10, 11 and 12 students as a Vocational Education and Training program in schools or as a school based apprenticeship, which provides young people with an incentive to stay at school and continue their education. It provides opportunity to experience the agriculture industry with hands on learning.