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Certificate II in Agriculture

This qualification covers support roles in agriculture, such as livestock, cropping or mixed farming, and general work in rural and regional Australia. People do routine tasks under supervision, with a focus on safety, sustainable work and good communication at work. Farm workers with hands-on experience may be able to have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work on farms or stations in a support role and want their practical skills recognised.

JOB ROLES

  • Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
  • Assistant farm or station hand/worker/labourer
  • Assistant farm fencing contractor
  • Farm machinery worker
  • Jillaroo/Jackaroo
  • Saleyard livestock worker

Qualification structure

16 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 6 units must be from groups A or B. The remaining 6 units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Electives from group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.

Core units

4 units
  1. AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
  2. AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  3. AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
  4. AHCWRK213Participate in workplace communications

Elective units

89 units

Group A

  1. AHCBAC205Assist agricultural crop establishment
  2. AHCBAC206Assist agricultural crop maintenance
  3. AHCBAC207Assist agricultural crop harvesting
  4. AHCBIO203Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
  5. AHCBIO204Follow site biosecurity procedures
  6. AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
  7. AHCCOM204Assess and receive raw materials for composting
  8. AHCCOM205Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site
  9. AHCCOM206Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site
  10. AHCINF205Carry out basic electric fencing operations
  11. AHCINF206Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
  12. AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
  13. AHCINF208Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
  14. AHCIRG220Assist with surface irrigation operations
  15. AHCIRG221Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
  16. AHCLSK219Carry out birthing duties
  17. AHCLSK220Monitor livestock to parturition
  18. AHCLSK222Care for health and welfare of livestock
  19. AHCLSK223Carry out regular livestock observation
  20. AHCLSK224Handle livestock using basic techniques
  21. AHCLSK225Identify and mark livestock
  22. AHCLSK226Load and unload livestock
  23. AHCLSK227Monitor water supplies
  24. AHCLSK228Muster and move livestock
  25. AHCLSK229Provide feed for livestock
  26. AHCMOM201Operate two wheel motorbikes
  27. AHCMOM202Operate tractors
  28. AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
  29. AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
  30. AHCMOM205Operate vehicles
  31. AHCMOM207Conduct front-end loader operations
  32. AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
  33. AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
  34. AHCPER216Harvest, treat and store seed
  35. AHCPER222Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
  36. AHCPER225Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition
  37. AHCPMG201Treat weeds
  38. AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
  39. AHCSDT309Prepare a working sample
  40. AHCSDT310Identify seeds
  41. AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
  42. AHCWRK210Observe and report on weather
  43. AHCWRK214Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
  44. AHCWRK215Collect and record production data
  45. FBPFSY2002Apply food safety procedures
  46. RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools
  47. TLIB0012Maintain and use hand tools
  48. TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Group B

  1. ACMEQU212Handle horses safely
  2. ACMEQU214Prepare to work safely around horses
  3. ACMEQU217 (has a prerequisite)Load and unload horses
  4. ACMEQU218 (has a prerequisite)Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
  5. AHCAIS202Assist with artificial insemination procedures
  6. AHCBAC208Prepare grain storages
  7. AHCDRG202Maintain drainage systems
  8. AHCDRY202Milk livestock
  9. AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations
  10. AHCLSK221Assist with feeding in a production system
  11. AHCLSK230Clean out production sheds
  12. AHCLSK231Maintain production growing environments
  13. AHCLSK232Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations
  14. AHCLSK235 (has a prerequisite)Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work
  15. AHCLSK236Handle horses safely for stock work
  16. AHCLSK237Brand livestock
  17. AHCLSK355Prepare and present livestock for competition
  18. AHCMOM206Conduct grader operations
  19. AHCMOM208Conduct excavator operations
  20. AHCMOM209Conduct dozer operations
  21. AHCMOM210Conduct scraper operations
  22. AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws
  23. AHCMOM214Operate cane haulage vehicle
  24. AHCMOM215Operate commercial lawnmowers
  25. AHCPCM204Recognise plants
  26. AHCPHT214Support horticultural crop harvesting
  27. AHCPHT215Plant horticultural crops
  28. AHCPHT216Carry out canopy maintenance
  29. AHCPHT218Carry out post-harvest operations
  30. AHCPLY208Collect and pack eggs for human consumption
  31. AHCPLY209Grade and pack eggs for human consumption
  32. AHCPLY211Collect, store and handle eggs from breeder flocks
  33. AHCPLY303Maintain health and welfare of poultry
  34. AHCPLY308Set up sheds for placement of poultry
  35. AHCPMG309Apply pest animal control techniques
  36. AHCPRK202# Move and handle pigs
  37. AHCWOL205Pen sheep
  38. AHCWOL206Perform board duties
  39. AHCWOL207Carry out wool pressing
  40. RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
  41. RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • ACMEQU217 Load and unload — prerequisite: ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
  • ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding — prerequisite: ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
  • AHCLSK235 Ride educated horses — prerequisite: AHCLSK236 Handle horses safely for stock work

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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