Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
4 |
AHC10v5 |
Replaced imported elective unit TLID2010A Operate a forklift with TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck in response to changes in national licencing regulations Equivalent imported units updated |
3 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported units updated |
2 |
AHC10v2.1 |
Elective bank groupings modified to provide greater flexibility |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification provides an entry level occupational outcome in agriculture.
The qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production or cropping context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both.
Pathways Information
Qualification Pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Completion of the Cotton Industry Skill Set will provide credit in this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production), Certificate III in Pork Production, Certificate III in Horse Breeding.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
- Assistant Farm or Station hand
- Assistant Farm or Station worker
- Assistant Farm or Station labourer
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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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
Packaging Rules
Completion of seventeen (17) units made up of two (2) core units and fifteen (15) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective group A
- a minimum of five (5) units must come from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture.
CORE UNITS
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS201A |
Participate in OHS processes |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK209A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE GROUP A
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO201A |
Inspect and clean machinery for plant, animal and soil material |
AHCBIO202A |
Follow site quarantine procedures |
Broadacre cropping
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBAC201A |
Assist agricultural crop establishment |
AHCBAC202A |
Assist agricultural crop maintenance |
AHCBAC203A |
Assist agricultural crop harvesting |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM201A |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
First aid
Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTFA201A |
Provide basic emergency life support |
Infrastructure
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCINF201A |
Carry out basic electric fencing operations |
AHCINF202A |
Install, maintain and repair fencing |
AHCINF203A |
Maintain properties and structures |
AHCINF204A |
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG201A |
Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation |
AHCIRG204A |
Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK202A |
Care for health and welfare of livestock |
AHCLSK203A |
Carry out birthing duties |
AHCLSK204A |
Carry out regular livestock observation |
AHCLSK205A |
Handle livestock using basic techniques |
AHCLSK206A |
Identify and mark livestock |
AHCLSK207A |
Load and unload livestock |
AHCLSK208A |
Monitor livestock to parturition |
AHCLSK209A |
Monitor water supplies |
AHCLSK210A |
Muster and move livestock |
AHCLSK211A |
Provide feed for livestock |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM201A |
Operate two wheel motorbikes |
AHCMOM202A |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM203A |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCMOM204A |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
AHCMOM205A |
Operate vehicles |
AHCMOM212A |
Operate quad bikes |
FPICOT2234B |
Operate 4x4 vehicle |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG201A |
Treat weeds |
AHCPMG202A |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
Tools and equipment
Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK201A |
Observe and report on weather |
AHCWRK203A |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
AHCWRK204A |
Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK205A |
Participate in workplace communications |
AHCWRK206A |
Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK207A |
Collect and record production data |
TLID1001A |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
ELECTIVE GROUP B
Artificial insemination
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCAIS201A |
Assist with artificial insemination procedures |
Beekeeping
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBEK201A |
Support beekeeping work |
AHCBEK202A |
Use a bee smoker |
AHCBEK203A |
Open and reassemble a beehive |
AHCBEK204A |
Construct and repair beehives |
Broadacre cropping
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBAC204A |
Prepare grain storages |
AHCBAC205A |
Operate cane haulage vehicle |
Dairy
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRY201A |
Milk livestock |
Drainage
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRG201A |
Maintain drainage systems |
Horse breeding
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCHBR201A |
Monitor horse health and welfare |
AHCHBR202A |
Handle young horses |
AHCHBR203A |
Provide daily care for horses |
AHCHBR204A |
Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG202A |
Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation |
AHCIRG205A |
Maintain gravity-fed irrigation systems |
AHCIRG206A |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK201A |
Assist with feeding in a production system |
AHCLSK212A |
Ride horses to carry out stock work |
AHCLSK213A |
Clean out production sheds |
AHCLSK214A |
Maintain production growing environments |
AHCLSK215A |
Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM206A |
Conduct grader operations |
AHCMOM207A |
Conduct front-end loader operations |
AHCMOM208A |
Conduct excavator operations |
AHCMOM209A |
Conduct dozer operations |
AHCMOM210A |
Conduct scraper operations |
TLILIC2001A |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
TLID2202A |
Conduct weighbridge operations |
Pork production
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPRK201A |
Care for health and welfare of pigs |
AHCPRK202A |
Care for weaner and grower pigs |
AHCPRK203A |
Move and handle pigs |
Poultry
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPLY201A |
Collect store and handle eggs from breeder flocks |
AHCPLY202A |
Maintain health and welfare of poultry |
AHCPLY203A |
Set up shed for placement of day-old chickens |
AHCPLY204A |
Collect and pack eggs for human consumption |
Production horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT201A |
Plant horticultural crops |
AHCPHT202A |
Carry out canopy maintenance |
AHCPHT203A |
Support horticultural crop harvesting |
AHCPHT205A |
Carry out postharvest operations |
Shearing
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSHG201A |
Crutch sheep |
AHCSHG202A |
Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching |
AHCSHG203A |
Shear sheep to novice level |
AHCSHG204A |
Shear sheep to improver level |
AHCSHG205A |
Grind combs and cutters for machine shearing |
AHCSHG206A |
Prepare handpiece and downtube for machine shearing |
AHCSHG207A |
Shear goats |
AHCSHG208A |
Shear alpacas |
AHCSHG209A |
Support alpaca shearing operations |
Soil and water conservation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSAW201A |
Conduct erosion and sediment control activities |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL201A |
Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media |
Vertebrate pests
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCVPT201A |
Clear features that harbour pest animals |
AHCVPT202A |
Muster pest animals |
AHCVPT203A |
Use firearms to humanely destroy animals |
Water
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWAT201A |
Set up, operate and maintain water delivery systems for compost |
Wool
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWOL201A |
Pen sheep |
AHCWOL202A |
Perform board duties |
AHCWOL203A |
Carry out wool pressing |
AHCWOL204A |
Undertake basic skirting of alpaca fleece |