Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
1 |
AHC10v4 |
Initial release |
Description
This Qualification allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge within the organic farming and general agriculture industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders working in the organic agriculture industry.
This Qualification is suitable for people currently working or who wish to find employment on an organic farming enterprise.
Job Roles : Job roles and titles will vary. Possible job titles relevant to this Qualification include:
- Organic farm team leader
- Organic farm supervisor
- Organic farmer
Pathways Information
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, AHC51812 Diploma of Organic Farming and AHC50110 Diploma of Agriculture.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no licensing or regulatory requirement specifically satisfied as a result of completing this Qualification.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this Qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Completion of twelve (12) Units made up of one (1) core Unit and eleven (11) elective Units. |
Core Units of Competency |
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS401A |
Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes |
Elective Units of Competency
Selected Units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture. |
GROUP A
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCORG401A |
Manage biodynamic production |
AHCORG402A |
Manage organic livestock production |
AHCORG403A |
Manage organic soil improvement |
AHCORG404A |
Arrange selling through community based marketing |
AHCORG405A |
Implement sustainable practices in the organic farm based business |
AHCORG406A |
Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme |
GROUP B
Agribusiness
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCAGB401A |
Implement and monitor a property improvement plan |
AHCAGB402A |
Analyse and interpret production data |
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS401A |
Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements |
AHCBUS402A |
Cost a project |
AHCBUS404A |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCBUS405A |
Participate in an e-business supply chain |
BSBRSK401A |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
Broadacre cropping
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBAC401A |
Manage pastures for livestock production |
AHCBAC402A |
Plan a pasture establishment program |
AHCBAC403A |
Supervise agricultural crop establishment |
AHCBAC404A |
Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance |
AHCBAC405A |
Supervise agricultural crop harvesting |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK402A |
Develop livestock feeding plans |
AHCLSK404A |
Implement and monitor animal welfare programs |
AHCLSK405A |
Implement intensive production systems |
AHCLSK406A |
Oversee animal marking operations |
AHCLSK407A |
Plan and monitor intensive production systems |
AHCLSK409A |
Supervise animal health programs |
AHCLSK411A |
Supervise natural mating of livestock |
AHCLSK412A |
Arrange livestock purchases |
AHCLSK414A |
Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock |
AHCLSK416A |
Identify and select animals for breeding |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT402A |
Develop a crop regulation program |
AHCPHT404A |
Implement and monitor a horticultural crop harvesting program |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG402A |
Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system |
AHCIRG404A |
Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection system |
AHCIRG405A |
Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems |
AHCIRG408A |
Schedule irrigations |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL401A |
Sample soils and interpret results |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM401A |
Minimise risk in the use of chemicals |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK401A |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK403A |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |