Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in rural and regional Australia, and supporting job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
- Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
- Assistant farm or station hand/worker/labourer
- Assistant farm fencing contractor
- Farm machinery worker
- Jillaroo/Jackaroo
- Saleyard livestock worker.
Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in agriculture but also other rural and regional sectors.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection the agriculture industry or relevant employment history.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency:
- 4 core units plus
- 12 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 6 units must be from groups A or B
- the remaining 6 units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
Core Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
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AHCWHS202 |
Participate in workplace health and safety processes |
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AHCWRK211 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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AHCWRK212 |
Work effectively in industry |
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AHCWRK213 |
Participate in workplace communications |
Elective Units
Group A
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AHCBAC205 |
Assist agricultural crop establishment |
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AHCBAC206 |
Assist agricultural crop maintenance |
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AHCBAC207 |
Assist agricultural crop harvesting |
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AHCBIO203 |
Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity |
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AHCBIO204 |
Follow site biosecurity procedures |
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AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
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AHCCOM204 |
Assess and receive raw materials for composting |
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AHCCOM205 |
Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site |
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AHCCOM206 |
Recognise raw materials, production process and products on a composting site |
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AHCINF205 |
Carry out basic electric fencing operations |
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AHCINF206 |
Install, maintain and repair farm fencing |
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AHCINF207 |
Maintain properties and structures |
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AHCINF208 |
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures |
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AHCIRG220 |
Assist with surface irrigation operations |
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AHCIRG221 |
Assist with pressurised irrigation operations |
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AHCLSK202 |
Care for health and welfare of livestock |
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AHCLSK204 |
Carry out regular livestock observation |
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AHCLSK205 |
Handle livestock using basic techniques |
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AHCLSK206 |
Identify and mark livestock |
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AHCLSK207 |
Load and unload livestock |
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AHCLSK209 |
Monitor water supplies |
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AHCLSK210 |
Muster and move livestock |
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AHCLSK211 |
Provide feed for livestock |
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AHCLSK219 |
Carry out birthing duties |
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AHCLSK220 |
Monitor livestock to parturition |
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AHCMOM201 |
Operate two wheel motorbikes |
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AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
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AHCMOM203 |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
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AHCMOM205 |
Operate vehicles |
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AHCMOM207 |
Conduct front-end loader operations |
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AHCMOM216 |
Operate side by side utility vehicles |
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AHCMOM217 |
Operate quad bikes |
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AHCPER216 |
Harvest, treat and store seed |
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AHCPER222 |
Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm |
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AHCPER225 |
Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition |
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AHCPMG201 |
Treat weeds |
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AHCPMG202 |
Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders |
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AHCSDT309 |
Prepare a working sample |
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AHCSDT310 |
Identify seeds |
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AHCSOL203 |
Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing |
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AHCWRK210 |
Observe and report on weather |
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AHCWRK214 |
Observe workplace quality assurance procedures |
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AHCWRK215 |
Collect and record production data |
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FBPFSY2002 |
Apply food safety procedures |
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RIISAM203E |
Use hand and power tools |
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TLIB0012 |
Maintain and use hand tools |
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TLID0020 |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
Group B
A hash (#) next to the unit code indicates mandatory workplace requirements which must be met when assessing this unit. Please refer to the individual unit’s Assessment Requirements for details.
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ACMEQU212 |
Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU214 |
Prepare to work safely around horses |
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ACMEQU217 * |
Load and unload horses |
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ACMEQU218 * |
Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
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AHCAIS202 |
Assist with artificial insemination procedures |
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AHCBAC208 |
Prepare grain storages |
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AHCDRG202 |
Maintain drainage systems |
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AHCDRY202 |
Milk livestock |
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AHCIRG219 |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations |
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AHCLSK201 |
Assist with feeding in a production system |
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AHCLSK213 |
Clean out production sheds |
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AHCLSK218 * |
Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work |
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AHCLSK316 |
Prepare livestock for competition |
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AHCMOM206 |
Conduct grader operations |
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AHCMOM208 |
Conduct excavator operations |
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AHCMOM209 |
Conduct dozer operations |
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AHCMOM210 |
Conduct scraper operations |
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AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
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AHCMOM214 |
Operate cane haulage vehicle |
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AHCMOM215 |
Operate commercial lawnmowers |
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AHCPCM204 |
Recognise plants |
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AHCPHT214 |
Support horticultural crop harvesting |
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AHCPHT215 |
Plant horticultural crops |
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AHCPHT216 |
Carry out canopy maintenance |
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AHCPHT218 |
Carry out post-harvest operations |
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AHCPLY208 |
Collect and pack eggs for human consumption |
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AHCPLY209 |
Grade and pack eggs for human consumption |
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AHCPLY211 |
Collect, store and handle eggs from breeder flocks |
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AHCPLY303 |
Maintain health and welfare of poultry |
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AHCPLY308 |
Set up sheds for placement of poultry |
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AHCPMG309 |
Apply pest animal control techniques |
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AHCPRK202 # |
Move and handle pigs |
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AHCWOL201 |
Pen sheep |
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AHCWOL202 |
Perform board duties |
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AHCWOL203 |
Carry out wool pressing |
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RIIWHS202E |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
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RIIWHS204E |
Work safely at heights |
Group C Prerequisite units
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ACMEQU202 * |
Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU206 * |
Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the 'Prerequisite requirement' column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely * |
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ACMEQU217 Load and unload horses |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely * ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter * |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture |
AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture |
Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes Total number of units reduced by 2 units Core units revised and increased by 1 unit added and updated elective units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
