Certificate II in Agriculture

Entry Requirements

Recommended entry requirements

• This qualification may be accessed by direct entry, part time or full time
• Applicants will be required to complete a full Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment as a part of the pre entry requirements of the course. The LLN results must be a minimum of 2 across all three areas
• Applicants must prove that they have a suitable Agricultural / Horticultural business that they can undertake their practical placement on. Or alternately supply a letter from a suitable Agricultural / Horticultural employer stating that they are have access to employed work for a minimum of 1 day per week for the duration of the course.
• Applicants must have a capable level of Computer literacy.
• Applicants must have access to a PC / Laptop or Tablet as well as internet to support their learning and assessment out of school (scheduled teaching hours).
• It is strongly recommended that applicants hold a minimum “Car Learner Permit” prior to course commencement.
• Applicants must supply their own Safety Boots, Gumboots, Hat and / or Beanie, High vis work shirt, Safety Glasses, Ear Muffs, Leather Gloves and Wet weather gear for practical days and placements

Limitations to entry

• Ability to gain voluntary or employed farm work within the industry for a minimum of one day a week for the duration of the qualification

Pre-requisites

Not Applicable

Online requirement

Reliable Internet connection

Course Cost

VET Student Loans

Not Applicable for this course

Help with Fees

• Fees and Fee Assistance
• Payment Plans
• Scholarships
• Student Support Services

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Placement

240 hours for the duration of the qualification
Placement is arranged by: Student

Pathway to Industry Licence

Not Applicable

Material and Equipment supplied by students

Mobile phone, computer or laptop or tablet, internet connection

Student Services

Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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Course Modules

Unit Code	Unit Description
TLID1001	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
AHCWRK207	Collect and record production data
AHCMOM212	Operate quad bikes
AHCMOM211	Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCLSK210	Muster and move livestock
AHCINF201	Carry out basic electric fencing operations
AHCDRY201	Milk livestock
AHCPCM201	Recognise plants
AHCWRK205	Participate in workplace communications
AHCMOM202	Operate tractors
AHCLSK211	Provide feed for livestock
AHCINF202	Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCLSK202	Care for health and welfare of livestock
AHCLSK209	Monitor water supplies
AHCWRK201	Observe and report on weather
AHCLSK205	Handle livestock using basic techniques
AHCSOL202	Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWRK209	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK204	Work effectively in the industry
AHCWHS201	Participate in work health and safety processes
AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCMOM207	Conduct front-end loader operations

Assessment

Quiz / Knowledge assessments, forums, presentations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions