Certificate II in Agriculture - VDSS

Gain the practical skills and knowledge required to carry out routine tasks under general supervision within the agricultural industry. During this course you will have the opportunity to build your professional networks through meeting other students and industry specialist guest speakers. Your learning will also be enhanced through excursions and industry visits. Learn through case studies, peer-to-peer learning and real-life experiences under the guidance of our specialist trainers. This qualification is delivered as a vocational education and training in schools program where individuals undertaking this course of study are doing so because they intend to work within the agriculture sector.

Proposed Units

• AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
• AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes
• AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry
• AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• AHCWRK201 Observe and report on weather
• AHCLSK209 Monitor water supplies
• AHCLSK202 Care for health and welfare of livestock
• AHCINF202 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
• AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
• AHCWRK205 Participate in workplace communications
• AHCINF201 Carry out basic electric fencing operations
• AHCWRK207 Collect and record production data
• AHCPMG201 Treat weeds
• AHCLSK211 Provide feed for livestock
• AHCPCM204 Recognise plants
• AHCPGD207 Plant trees and shrubs
• AHCSOL203 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
• TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Pre-Requisites

Clothing and Equipment

• Solid, closed in shoes
• Clothing suitable for practical work
• Branded uniform shirt will be supplied
• Students must have access to a computer and Internet. Our preference is for students to bring their laptop they currently use for Secondary School to their VET DSS classes

Pathways

Here are the next steps you could take in your education pathway:

• Certificate III in Agriculture (App/Traineeship)
• Certificate IV in Agriculture

Potential Job Outcomes

• Farm hand, Stockperson
• Dairy Trades Person

Entry Requirements

• Student must be 16 years of age or older to be operate machinery such as tractors, according to manufacture requirements.
• Students will be required to undertake some self paced learning and practical activities outside of school times