Unit based: Enrol any time
Start date is dependent on when the unit of choice is scheduled to start. (See dates below)
Course Overview
Become a specialist in the agriculture industry with post-trade skills and knowledge when you study a Certificate IV in Agriculture.
This course has been designed to give you an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of team leaders and supervisors within this sector, where you’ll learn important problem-solving skills as you become a highly regarded employee in your workplace.
This Kim, one of our Agriculture teachers
Local farmer and student Jake shares his experience
You’ll learn to maintain safe agricultural working practices across a huge range of areas, including cropping, dairy, livestock production, chemical usage, agribusiness, irrigation, operating and maintaining machinery, organic production, controlling pests and more.
Taught over one year in a combination of online and on-campus workshops, you’ll be guided by our expert teachers who will make sure you feel supported and confident in your learning every step of the way.
When you’re finished, you’ll be qualified to work at a supervisory level, as farm team leader or supervisor, with opportunities to gain hands-on industry experience as you take the time to decide where you’d like your career to go next.
Your next steps could involve studying a Diploma of Agriculture. This course will give you specialised skills and enhance your employment opportunities in the future, and we’ll be here to walk you through your options if that’s the path you choose.
Go on, gain the skills to seek opportunities to be a supervisor with a Certificate IV in Agriculture and set yourself apart from the crowd.
| 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
In class times: Thursdays 10:00am–3:00pm
Full course: Enrol and start anytime
Unit based: enrol any time
Start date is dependent on when the unit of choice is scheduled to start.
| Intake | Unit |
| 4/8/2022 | Chemical Users cluster: |
| 25/8/2022 | Animal Health cluster: |
| 13/10/2022 | AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plans |
| 02/02/2023 | AHCWHS401 Maintain work Health & Safety Processes |
| 23/02/2023 | Soil Cluster AHCPCM406 Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results |
| 27/04/2023 | Pasture Cluster AHCBAC410 Plan a pasture establishment program AHCBAC411 Manage pastures for livestock production |
| 22/06/2023 | People Cluster AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding |
| 10/08/2023 | Chemical Users cluster: AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM307 prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| 31/08/2023 | Animal Health cluster: AHCLSK404 Implement and monitor animal welfare programs AHCLSK409 Supervise animal health programs |
| 19/10/2023 | AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plans |
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Agriculture.Career Opportunities
This qualification provides and occupational outcome at a supervisory level. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and include:
- Farm team leader
- Farm supervisor.
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements:
Learners must be currently working (employed) on a commercial agricultural farm on a Casual, Part time or Full time basis, in order to support their assessment completion.
Recommended entry requirements:
Past experience on farms or related businesses and / or training in Agriculture or Agribusiness would be an advantage but not essential. Applicants are required to participate in a pre-training interview to determine if the AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture will meet their needs
Limitations to entry:
Students must have access to a reliable internet connection. 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). Students working within the agricultural industry must be physically fit, this includes the ability to bend and lift. Students must be able to spend considerable time on their feet throughout their working day.
Pre-requisites
Online requirement
Reliable internet connection.
Access to a computer to support learning and assessment
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
Sample course units
| AHCBAC411 Manage pastures for livestock production |
| AHCBAC410 Plan and implement a pasture establishment program |
| AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results |
| BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding |
| AHCPCM406 Develop A Soil Health And Plant Nutrition Program |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes |
| AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plans |
| AHCLSK404 Implement and monitor animal welfare programs |
| AHCLSK409 Supervise animal health programs |
| AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Assessment
Not Applicable