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Course Overview
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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. You will learn important problem-solving skills as you become a highly regarded employee in your workplace.
In this qualification, you will 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. Become a highly regarded supervisor sooner with this qualification.
This course is delivered with a combination of online and on campus workshops.
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 Casual, Part time or Full time basis.
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
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
Course Modules
| Course units |
| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases |
| AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes |
| BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff |
| AHCPCM402 Develop A Soil Health And Plant Nutrition Program |
| AHCBAC401 Manage pastures for livestock production |
| AHCBAC402 Plan a pasture establishment program |
| AHCLSK402 Develop livestock feeding plans |
| AHCLSK404 Implement and monitor animal welfare programs |
| AHCLSK409 Supervise animal health programs |
| AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results |
| AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance |
Assessment
Not Applicable