Course Overview
Become a specialist in the agriculture industry with post-trade skills and knowledge when you study a Certificate IV in Agriculture (Traineeship).
This course has been designed to give you an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of team leaders and supervisors within this sector, as you learn important problem-solving skills and become a highly regarded employee in your workplace.
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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.
When you’re finished, you’ll be qualified to work at a supervisory level, as farm team leader or supervisor, with the opportunity 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.
Please note, learners must be currently employed on a farm on a part-time or full-time basis as a Trainee.
| 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
Thursday 10am to 3pmQualifications and Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Agriculture (Traineeship).Career Opportunities
This qualification provides and occupational outcome at a supervisory level, as Farm team leader or supervisor
Opportunities for Further Study
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements
- Learners must be currently working (employed) on a farm on a Part time or Full time basis as a Trainee.
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
Not Applicable
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
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)
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
| Unit Code | Unit Description |
| AHCBAC401 | Manage pastures for livestock production |
| AHCBAC402 | Plan a pasture establishment program |
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCLSK402 | Develop livestock feeding plans |
| AHCLSK404 | Implement and monitor animal welfare programs |
| AHCLSK409 | Supervise animal health programs |
| AHCPCM402 | Develop A Soil Health And Plant Nutrition Program |
| AHCSOL401 | Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCWHS401 | Maintain work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK403 | Supervise work routines and staff performance |
| BSBHRM405 | Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff |
Assessment
Not Applicable