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Certificate IV in Agriculture

This qualification covers supervisor and team leader roles in agriculture. People use technical and problem-solving skills to run, check and improve farm systems and projects, and may supervise staff, while keeping work safe and sustainable. Farm supervisors with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture (not equivalent); AHC41616 Certificate IV in Organic Farming (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Experienced farm workers who lead teams or supervise farm work and want a higher qualification.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Farm supervisor
  • Farm team leader
  • Leading hand
  • Farm overseer

Qualification structure

12 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 can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of the Certificate IV in Agriculture choose: 4 units from group A. 4 units not already selected from groups A, or B. 2 units from the remaining units listed in groups A, or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course For the award of the Certificate IV in Agriculture (Organic Production) choose: 4 units from group A with the unit code AHCORG. 4 units not already selected from groups A, or B. The remaining 2 units must be selected from the electives listed in groups A, or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

2 units
  1. AHCWHS402Maintain workplace health and safety processes
  2. AHCWRK410Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units

113 units

Group A

  1. ACMEQU423Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
  2. AHCBAC410Plan and implement a pasture establishment program
  3. AHCBAC411Manage pastures for livestock production
  4. AHCBAC412Supervise agricultural crop establishment
  5. AHCBAC413Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance
  6. AHCBAC414Supervise agricultural crop harvesting
  7. AHCBAC415Maintain grain quality in storage
  8. AHCBAC416Save, prepare and store agricultural seed
  9. AHCBIO401Plan and implement a biosecurity program
  10. AHCCHM404Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals
  11. AHCCHM405Plan and implement a chemical use program
  12. AHCDRY402Manage milking shed operations
  13. AHCLSK339Pregnancy test livestock
  14. AHCLSK341Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock
  15. AHCLSK349Euthanase livestock
  16. AHCLSK356Exhibit livestock
  17. AHCLSK368Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
  18. AHCLSK403Develop feeding plans for an intensive livestock production system
  19. AHCLSK421Supervise natural mating of livestock
  20. AHCLSK422Identify and select animals for breeding
  21. AHCLSK423Develop feeding plans for livestock
  22. AHCLSK424Implement and monitor animal welfare programs
  23. AHCLSK425Implement intensive production systems
  24. AHCLSK426Oversee animal marking operations
  25. AHCLSK427Plan and monitor intensive production systems
  26. AHCLSK428Supervise animal health programs
  27. AHCLSK429Supervise feedlot operations
  28. AHCLSK430Arrange livestock purchases
  29. AHCLSK431Design livestock handling facilities
  30. AHCLSK432Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock
  31. AHCLSK433 (has a prerequisite)Escort livestock during export
  32. AHCLSK434 (has a prerequisite)Manage horses for stock work
  33. AHCMOM402Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
  34. AHCORG409Manage biodynamic production
  35. AHCORG410Manage organic livestock production
  36. AHCORG411Manage organic soil improvement
  37. AHCORG412Arrange selling through community based marketing
  38. AHCORG413Implement sustainable practices in the organic farm based business
  39. AHCORG414Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme
  40. AHCORG415Manage on farm composting
  41. AHCPMG412Develop a pest management plan
  42. AHCPRK403# Implement a feeding plan for pig production
  43. AHCSDT308Perform tests for quality on seeds
  44. AHCSDT412Perform advanced tests on seeds
  45. AHCSDT413Handle and store seed subject to quarantine regulations
  46. AHCSDT414Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory
  47. AHCWRK409Supervise work routines and staff performance

Group B

  1. ACMEQU212Handle horses safely
  2. ACMEQU306 (has a prerequisite)Provide routine care for horses
  3. AHCAGB404Plan and implement infrastructure improvements
  4. AHCAGB405Analyse and interpret production data
  5. AHCAGB406Keep financial records for primary production business
  6. AHCAIS402Supervise artificial breeding and embryo transfer programs
  7. AHCBAC409Provide advice on agronomic products
  8. AHCBUS406Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements
  9. AHCBUS407Cost a project
  10. AHCBUS408Operate within a budget framework
  11. AHCBUS409Participate in an e-business supply chain
  12. AHCBUS410Report on a project
  13. AHCBUS512Develop and implement family business structures and relationships
  14. AHCCHM406Provide advice and sell farm chemicals
  15. AHCCOM403Develop a composting recipe
  16. AHCIRG435Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
  17. AHCIRG436Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
  18. AHCIRG437Schedule irrigations
  19. AHCIRG439Interpret and apply irrigation designs
  20. AHCIRG442Supervise irrigation system installation
  21. AHCLSK420Provide advice on livestock products
  22. AHCMER408Coordinate customer service and networking activities
  23. AHCMOM401Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment
  24. AHCMOM403Provide advice and sell machinery
  25. AHCPCM406Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program
  26. AHCPER416Manage a seed bank
  27. AHCPER418Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices
  28. AHCPER422Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources
  29. AHCPER423Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products
  30. AHCPER425Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program
  31. AHCSHG402Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing
  32. AHCSHG404Coordinate shearing and wool harvesting teams
  33. AHCSOL405Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants
  34. AHCSOL406Sample soils and interpret results
  35. AHCSOL407Develop a soil use map for a property
  36. AHCSOL409Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects
  37. AHCWAT303Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation
  38. AHCWAT505Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture
  39. AHCWAT506Identify carryover water or continuous accounting
  40. AHCWOL406Determine wool classing strategies
  41. AHCWOL407Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale
  42. AHCWOL408Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation
  43. AHCWOL409Manage wool harvesting staff
  44. AHCWRK404Implement quality assurance procedures
  45. AHCWRK406Develop community networks
  46. AHCWRK407Promote community programs
  47. AHCWRK408Provide information on issues and policies
  48. BSBCMM411Make presentations
  49. BSBESB406Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
  50. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  51. BSBFIN401Report on financial activity
  52. BSBHRM412Support employee and industrial relations
  53. BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
  54. BSBINS402Coordinate workplace information systems
  55. BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
  56. BSBOPS403Apply business risk management processes
  57. BSBPMG428Apply project life cycle management processes
  58. BSBPRC402Negotiate contracts
  59. BSBTEC401Design and produce complex text documents
  60. CPPREP4301Confirm and market livestock for sale
  61. CPPREP4302Prepare livestock for sale
  62. FBPFSY4001Supervise and maintain a food safety plan
  63. MSL913004Plan and conduct laboratory/field work
  64. MSMSUP280Manage conflict at work
  65. TAEDEL311Provide work skill instruction
  66. TAEDEL412Facilitate workplace-based learning

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

PREREQUISITES

  • ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for — prerequisite: ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
  • AHCLSK433 Escort livestock during export — prerequisite: AHCLSK349 Euthanase livestock; AHCLSK368 Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
  • AHCLSK434 Manage horses for stock work — prerequisite: ACMEQU423 Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver

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.

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