Course details

CRICOS course code: 094491J

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This one year training program includes two qualifications which are taught
concurrently. This ensures the course content provides an appropriate mix of
both practical and theory based training.
The course content includes a wide range of agricultural training with the key
focus areas being dryland broadacre cropping, sheep and beef cattle production.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, it is highly recommended
that graduates continue into the Advanced Diploma of Agriculture (AHC60316)
course to further enhance career opportunities.
Course Structure
A total of 16 units made up of two (2) core units and fourteen (14) elective units
must be completed and deemed competent to gain the qualification Certificate III
in Agriculture.
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods may vary for each competency, but will include one or more
of the following:
• Third party report (written)
• Question and answer
• Demonstration/observation
• Written activities
• Test (oral, written or practical)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Certificate III/IV graduates from Longerenong are highly sought after by rural production and agribusiness enterprises.Employment outcomes are wide ranging and include careers such as:
• Agricultural contractor
• Farm hand
• Farm manager
• Livestock agent
• Overseer
• Technical assistant
(agricultural research)
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
AHCAGB505: Develop a whole farm plan
AHCBAC403: Supervise agricultural crop establishment
AHCBAC404: Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance
AHCBAC505: Plan and manage long term weed, pest and/or disease control in crops
AHCBUS508: Apply plant biology to agronomic practices
AHCBUS508: Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports
AHCLSK402: Develop livestock feeding plans
AHCLSK409: Supervise animal health programs
AHCMER401: Coordinate customer service and networking activities
AHCMOM401: Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment
AHCSOL401: Sample soils and interpret results
AHCWHS401: Maintain work health and safety processes
BSBCMM401: Make a presentation
BSBITU404: Produce complex desktop published documents

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