Modification History
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Comments |
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AHC10v8 |
Equivalent imported units updated |
3 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported units updated |
2 |
AHC10v2.1 |
Fixed typographical errors in qualification codes in Description |
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AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in beef cattle feedlot operations. Electives must be chosen to cover a feedlot maintenance, pen riding, or feeding and milling stream.
The testamur issued for this qualification is to be titled AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations. An additional descriptor should be added by the RTO to reflect unit selection. For example:
- AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feedlot Maintenance)
- AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feeding and Milling)
- AHC33311 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Pen Riding).
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, AHC40110 Certificate IV in Agriculture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Feedlot maintenance worker
- Intensive production enterprise feed mill worker
- Pen rider
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Pathways Information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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 comprising six (6) core and eleven (11) electives.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of eight (8) elective units must be chosen from one of the following streams:
- Group A: Feedlot Maintenance
- Group B: Feeding and Milling
- Group C: Pen Riding
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in this Training Package or from any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the feedlot industry.
CORE UNITS
Occupational Health and Safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS301A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
Biosecurity
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO302A |
Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM303A |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
AHCCHM304A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK209A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
AHCWRK306A |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements |
ELECTIVE UNITS
GROUP A : FEEDLOT MAINTENANCE
For a Feedlot Maintenance specialisation select a minimum of eight (8) units from the following group.
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
RIIWHS202D |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
Infrastructure
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCINF204A |
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures |
AHCINF301A |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK213A |
Clean out production sheds |
AHCLSK328A |
Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM207A |
Conduct front end loader operations |
AHCMOM301A |
Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair |
AHCMOM305A |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG301A |
Control weeds |
Production Horticulture
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPHT307A |
Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK313A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
GROUP B : FEEDING AND MILLING
For a Feeding and Milling specialisation a minimum of eight (8) units from the following group.
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
RIIOHS202A |
Enter and work in confined spaces |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK310A |
Implement feeding plans for intensive production |
AHCLSK326A |
Mix and mill standard stockfeed |
AHCLSK333A |
Monitor pen condition and ration suitability |
FDFGR3002A |
Demonstrate knowledge of animal nutrition principles |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM205A |
Operate vehicles |
AHCMOM207A |
Conduct front end loader operations |
AHCMOM302A |
Perform machinery maintenance |
AHCMOM305A |
Operate specialised machinery and equipment |
FDFOP2038A |
Operate a grinding process |
Broad acre cropping
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBAC204A |
Prepare grain storages |
AHCBAC303A |
Prepare to receive grains/seeds |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG301A |
Control weeds |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK308A |
Handle bulk materials in storage area |
GROUP C : PEN RIDING
For a Pen Rider specialisation select a minimum of eight (8) units from the following group.
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK301A |
Administer medication to livestock |
AHCLSK304A |
Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock |
AHCLSK307A |
Euthanase livestock |
AHCLSK308A |
Identify and draft livestock |
AHCLSK309A |
Implement animal health control programs |
AHCLSK310A |
Implement feeding plans for intensive production |
AHCLSK332A |
Monitor animals in intensive production systems |
AHCLSK333A |
Monitor pen condition and ration suitability |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM205A |
Operate vehicles |