Course Overview
Do you like working outdoors, working with machinery, caring for the land and/or animals? Then this might be the opportunity you have been looking for!
The Certificate II in Agriculture is for people who wish to start a career in food and fibre, or further develop their skills and knowledge at the assistant farm hand level.
In this course, you’ll be trained to carry out routine tasks under general supervision and limited autonomy, from tractor and machinery operation to farm fence building and animal and land care.
Taught over a 20-week period, you’ll experience a mixture of in-class learning as well as field visits, so you can put your new skills into action right away! Our teachers and instructors will guide you every step of the way, increasing confidence and making sure you feel supported to take the next steps in your learning journey.
Those next steps could be finding work as any of the following:
- Assistant animal attendant/stock person
- Assistant farm or station hand
- Assistant farm or station worker
- Assistant farm or station labourer
They would also mean taking your studies further by completing a Certificate III in Agriculture, or a Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production). Both qualifications will enhance your skillset and increase your chances of future employment.
Working on farms in Gippsland can offer a wide variety of daily job experiences, and a Certificate II in Agriculture is your ticket to this exciting industry.
| ATTENTION: As much as we’d love to offer more, we can only offer one Free TAFE course per person. If you’ve already enrolled and commenced, or enrolled but didn’t complete a Free TAFE course at any Victorian TAFE in the past you will NOT be eligible for another and will need to pay tuition and materials fees when you enrol. Reach out to us if you think this is you. |
Times
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays 9.00am-3.00pm at Lardner Park with some flexibility dependent upon industry locations for field visits.
Tuesdays are held at Warragul Baw Baw Skills Centre 9.00am-12.00pm.
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Agriculture.Career Opportunities
- Assistant animal attendant/stock person
- Assistant farm or station hand
- Assistant farm or station worker
- Assistant farm or station labourer
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements
- Student will be required to attend a pre course interview to determine suitability of the course for them.
Recommended entry requirements
- Students should be a minimum of 16 years of age to undertake this course.
The farm machinery used for skills development in this course have manufacturer's specifications that require operators / students to be a minimum of 16 years of age to operate. - We recommend that students have previous experience in vehicle operation (Car or Tractor). For example L Plates Driving hours experience and or on farm vehicle operation experience.
It is strongly recommended that students should have access to a computer or laptop out of class hours to support their independent learning.
Limitations to entry
- Students must have access to transport to get themselves to practical placement. It is recommended that students undertake a minimum of 100 hours on farm practical placement during the 20 weeks of delivery.
- Students must have access to a reliable internet connection to assist with assessment completion and research.
- Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our Learning Management System Moodle. We recommend that this also includes a headset (integrated microphone and earphones).
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Reliable Internet connection
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
An ACUP (agricultural chemical users permit) is a permit issued to a person, which provides authority to purchase specified 'restricted supply' chemicals and use specified 'restricted use' chemicals in Victoria.
You are required to undertake relevant training before you can apply for and hold an ACUP.
ACUPs do not authorise a person to use agricultural chemicals on another person’s property, crop or commodity for a fee or reward (i.e. contractors).
To be eligible to apply for a "STANDARD ACUP" the minimum Training requirement is the successful completion of a course in AgVet chemical use (or equivalent) that includes the units of competency:
AHCCHM307 – Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases (previously AHCCHM303); and
AHCCHM304 – Transport and store chemicals.
On successful completion of these units of competency individuals can use their statement of results / attainment to apply for a Standard ACUP through Agriculture Victoria online at https://chemical.agriculture.vic.gov.au/ (additional fees are payable to apply for this permit)
Placement
It is recommended that students undertake a minimum of 100 hours on farm practical placement during the 20 weeks of delivery.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
Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.Course Structure
Course Modules
| Course Units |
| AHCPCM201 Recognise plants |
| AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications |
| AHCSOL202 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
| AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
| AHCMOM211 Operate side by side utility vehicles |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes |
| AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| AHCWRK207 Collect and record production data |
| AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry |
| AHCWRK201 Observe and report on weather |
| AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes |
| AHCMOM207 Conduct front-end loader operations |
| AHCMOM202 Operate tractors |
| AHCLSK209 Monitor water supplies |
| AHCLSK202 Care for health and welfare of livestock |
| AHCINF202 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing |
Assessment
Quiz / Knowledge assessments, forums, presentations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions