- Course Code
- AHC30116
- Course Type
- Accredited Course; Apprenticeship; Free TAFE
- Study mode
- On Campus
- Workplace
- Combination
- Duration
- 2 years
- Starting Date
- February 2020
- Location
- Warragul
- Leongatha
- Sale (FLC)
Course Overview
If you’re looking to work in any aspect of the agricultural industry, this traineeship will give you the skills and knowledge to work at the assistant farmhand level. You’ll open doors to new opportunities in your career and possible study pathways.
As an industry, agriculture is showing no signs of slowing down in Australia. You’ll be able to apply principals of sustainability, quality control and diversity to whichever role you take on. You’ll learn to muster and move animals, control and maintain machinery, use specialised equipment, and assist with the breeding of animals. Take a step closer to becoming a farmhand today.
This qualification is suitable for a Australian Apprenticeship.
Times
Mondays 9am-3pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Agriculture (Traineeship).Career Opportunities
Farm or station hand, Farm or station worker and Livestock transport driver
Opportunities for Further Study
Possible pathways may include but are not limited to:
Further Information
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Recommended entry requirements
- This qualification may be accessed by direct entry, often as a part time or full time traineeship, including School Based Trainee. It is also available as a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS).
- Applicants wishing to undertake the qualification are required to complete the pre-training review LLN screening tool.
- Applicants are also required to complete a interview with one of the trainers before enrolment can proceed into this course.
Limitations to entry
- Students must be a registered trainee to undertake this training.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
A reliable internet connection
Fees
Course Cost
VET Student Loans
Not Applicable for this courseHelp with Fees
Specialist Course Information
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
240 hours for the duration of the qualificationPlacement is arranged by: Student
Pathway to Industry Licence
Not Applicable
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
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
Unit Code | Unit Description |
AHCDRY201 | Milk livestock |
AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
AHCCHM303 | Prepare And Apply Chemicals |
AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
AHCINF303 | Plan and construct conventional fencing |
AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors |
AHCMOM211 | Operate side by side utility vehicles |
AHCMOM212 | Operate quad bikes |
AHCINF302 | Plan and construct an electric fence |
AHCDRY301 | Coordinate milking operations |
AHCLSK309 | Implement animal health control programs |
AHCLSK311 | Implement feeding plans for livestock |
AHCMOM207 | Conduct front-end loader operations |
AHCAGB301 | Keep production records for a primary production business |
AHCBAC302 | Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
AHCLSK305 | Maintain livestock water supplies |
AHCLSK318 | Rear newborn and young livestock |
AHCLSK329 | Implement procedures for calving |
AHCPCM301 | Implement a plant nutrition program |
AHCWRK303 | Respond to emergencies |
AHCBAC301 | Conserve forage |
AHCLSK301 | Administer medication to livestock |
AHCLSK308 | Identify and draft livestock |
Assessment
Practical demonstrations, practical demonstrations in simulated work conditions, problem solving,
documents/folio,case studies, projects, group projects,