Qualification details

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comments
2	AHC10v4	Edited Packaging Rules for increased clarity
1	AHC10	Initial release

Description

This qualification is an entry-level qualification aimed at individuals entering the agriculture, horticulture and conservation and land management industries. It allows individuals to develop basic skills and knowledge to prepare for work. They may undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.

The qualification is suited to VET in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the agriculture, horticulture or conservation and land management industries or relevant employment history.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate II in Agriculture, Certificate II in Horticulture, Certificate II in Production Horticulture and Certificate II in Rural Operations.

Licensing considerations 

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles 

There are no specific job outcomes to this qualification, but the skills achieved will assist in successfully undertaking a Certificate II pre-vocational program or job outcome qualification, or will facilitate entry into an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member
Problem-solving	Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations
Planning and organising	Being appropriately resourceful
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Learning in order to accommodate change
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of six (6) units made up of two (2) core units and four (4) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of two (2) elective units from the list below
• a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from units packaged in Certificates I or II in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in AgriFood industries.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS101A Work safely

Work 

AHCWRK101A Maintain the workplace

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Broadacre cropping 

AHCBAC101A Support agricultural crop work

Chemicals 

AHCCHM101A Follow basic chemical safety rules

Horse breeding 

AHCHBR101A Support horse work

Irrigation 

AHCIRG101A Support irrigation work

Landscape 

AHCLSC101A Support landscape work

Livestock 

AHCLSK101A Support extensive livestock work

AHCLSK102A Support intensive livestock work

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM101A Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment

Nursery 

AHCNSY101A Support nursery work

Organic production 

AHCORG101A Support organic production

Parks and gardens 

AHCPGD101A Support gardening work

Production horticulture 

AHCPHT101A Support horticultural production

Shearing 

AHCSHG101A Undertake basic shearing and crutching

Tools and equipment 

MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

Turf 

AHCTRF101A Support turf work

Wool 

AHCWOL101A Support woolshed activities