- Course Code
- AHC30216
- Course Type
- Accredited Course; Traineeship; Free TAFE
- Study mode
- On Campus
- Workplace
- Combination
- Duration
- 2 years
- Starting Date
- February 2020
- Location
- Leongatha
- Sale (Gtec)
- Warragul Baw Baw Skills Centre
Course Overview
If you’re looking to start a career in the dairy industry, or you’d simply like to improve your existing skills, a Certificate III in Agriculture, focusing on dairy production, will get you there. This traineeship is focused on hands-on learning as you work your way through simulated workplaces and on-the-job experience.
Gain valuable experience working on farms as you gain confidence and begin working independently. You’ll learn how to establish pastures and crops for livestock, transport and prepare chemicals, coordinate milking operations, construct fencing, create feeding plans, respond to emergencies, and more. There are plenty of areas for you to choose your electives from, meaning you’ll be able to tailor this qualification to suit your interests.
Times
Tuesday Class times may vary as per the student timetable depending on proposed learning activieQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) (Traineeship).Career Opportunities
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in the dairy industry. The dairy industry expects that graduates from this qualification will be able to preform a range of tasks associated with a person preforming the job of a dairy farmhand.
Opportunities for Further Study
- AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture
- AHC41016 Certificate IV in Agribusiness (not on offer at TAFE Gippsland)
Further Information
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Recommended entry requirements
- To enter this course individuals must be employed to work on a Dairy farm.
- This qualification may be accessed by direct entry, often as a part time or full time traineeship, including School Based Trainee.
- Applicants wishing to undertake the qualification are required to complete a full Language, Literacy & Numeracy assessment, as well as a Pre training Review.
Applicants are also required to complete a interview with one of the trainers before enrolment can proceed into this course.
Limitations to entry
- 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.
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
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway 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
| Course Units |
| AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes |
| AHCBAC301 Conserve forage |
| AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies |
| AHCPCM301 Implement a plant nutrition program |
| AHCLSK329 Implement procedures for calving |
| AHCLSK318 Rear newborn and young livestock |
| AHCLSK305 Maintain livestock water supplies |
| AHCBAC302 Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
| AHCMOM207 Conduct front-end loader operations |
| AHCLSK311 Implement feeding plans for livestock |
| AHCLSK309 Implement animal health control programs |
| AHCDRY301 Coordinate milking operations |
| AHCINF302 Plan and construct an electric fence |
| AHCMOM202 Operate tractors |
| AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
Assessment
Not Applicable