The WA College of Agriculture - Cunderdin offers an alternative to mainstream secondary education, and provides the ideal mix of classroom courses and work experience in a real farming environment, and in industry standard workshops.The College is a Registered Training Organisation and delivers Level II AQTF nationally endorsed certificates from five industry areas, including Agriculture, Automotive, Building and Construction, Engineering and Furnishing. Students achieve Secondary Graduation through completion of endorsed Curriculum Council subjects. College facilities include a 2114 hectare commercial farm featuring a diverse range of enterprises, a 116 bed residential facility, well equipped workshops and modern classroom and laboratory areas. Amongst many recent notable achievements, the College was recognised as the WA 'Top VET School' in the 2009 Australian Training Awards. Applications to attend the College exceed available places each year and the selection process involves an interview with the Principal, and a confidential report from the student's previous school. The College is staffed by 52 full time and part time staff who focus on the quality care of students.