Certificate II in Agriculture
Course code: AHC20116
Registered Training Organisation: Skillinvest
RTO code: 4192
Registered Training Organisation: Skillinvest
RTO code: 4192
The Certificate II in Agriculture aims to equip students with experience, knowledge and skills that will enhance employment prospects in a range of rural industries including intensive animal production, broad-acre cropping, grazing and agribusiness. Furthermore, the course provides a foundation for further study in agriculture through several pathways including apprenticeships, full time, part time and online options. Participants will develop skills in a range of areas including safety, machinery operation, fencing, welding, agronomy, farm chemicals and livestock husbandry.
Contribution towards VCAL
One credit towards a VCAL learning program is awarded on successful completion of 90 nominal hours of accredited VET curriculum. You will be eligible at Foundation, Intermediate or Senior levels.
Contribution towards VCE
Students will be eligible for two or more units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence.
ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10 per cent of the lowest study score of the primary four studies).
Scored Assessment Available
No
National or State Accreditation
National
Program structure
Delivered over two years
Location
Longerenong College
Contact Days/Hours
Every second Wednesday 9.30am to 3.00pm
RTO
Skillinvest
RTO Code
4192
Structured Workplace Learning
A minimum of 200 hours work placement is required, normally completed on alternate Wednesdays when attendance at Longerenong College is not required.
Potential Study Options/Career Paths (General or in specialised fields):
Potential Career Paths (Further study likely to be required)
Potential Career Paths (With or without further study)
Clothing/Equipment/OH&S
Closed boots and appropriate clothing for weather required.
Materials Fee
To be paid by the student:
$125.00 (first year)
$110.00 (second year)
Units may include:
Unit code |
First Year |
AHCOHS201 |
Participate in OHS processes |
AHCBAC202 |
Assist agricultural crop maintenance |
AHCINF202 |
Install, maintain and repair fencing |
AHCLSK205 |
Handle livestock using basic techniques |
AHCINF204 |
Fabricate & repair metal or plastic structures |
AHCLSK209 |
Monitor water supplies |
AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
AHCPRK203 |
Move and handle pigs |
AHCWOL201 |
Pen sheep |
HLTFA201B |
Provide basic emergency life support |
Unit code |
Second Year |
AHCWRK204 |
Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK209 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCBAC201 |
Assist agricultural crop establishment |
AHCBAC204 |
Prepare grain storages |
AHCLSK211 |
Provide feed for livestock |
AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM212 |
Operate quad bikes |
AHCPCM201 |
Recognise Plants |
AHCWOL203 |
Carry out wool pressing |
AHCWRK201 |
Observe and report on weather |
RTO Contact
Nick Wachsmann (03) 5362 2260
Contact the WSMVET Cluster Coordinator via the Contact Page
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