Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
5 |
AHC10v8 |
Moved AHCCHM401A Minimise risks in the use of chemicals, AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment and AHCPMG408A Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs from elective group B to elective group A. |
4 |
AHC10v7 |
Replaced superseded elective AHCLSK403A Escort livestock during export with new unit AHCLSK418A Escort livestock during export |
3 |
AHC10v4 |
Equivalent imported units updated Replaced AHCIRG403A Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks with AHCIRG408A Schedule irrigations - units have equivalent outcome |
2 |
AHC10v3 |
Corrected unit AHCPMG408A name in unit grid |
1 |
AHC10 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the agriculture industry. It is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the agriculture industry.
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, Diploma of Agriculture.
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:
Farm team leader
Farm supervisor
Shed supervisor
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
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.
ELECTIVE UNITS
- a minimum of four (4) units from elective group A
- a minimum of five (5) units from elective groups A or B
- a maximum of two (2) units from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in agriculture.
CORE UNIT
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS401A |
Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
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 |
AHCBAC406A |
Maintain grain quality in storage |
AHCBAC407A |
Save, prepare and store agricultural seed |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM401A |
Minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
Dairy
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRY401A |
Manage milking shed routines |
Livestock
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK312A |
Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock |
AHCLSK317A |
Plan to exhibit livestock |
AHCLSK401A |
Develop feeding plans for a production system |
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 |
AHCLSK408A |
Pregnancy test animals |
AHCLSK409A |
Supervise animal health programs |
AHCLSK410A |
Supervise feedlot operations |
AHCLSK411A |
Supervise natural mating of livestock |
AHCLSK412A |
Arrange livestock purchases |
AHCLSK413A |
Design livestock handling facilities |
AHCLSK414A |
Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock |
AHCLSK415A |
Oversee alpaca farm activities |
AHCLSK416A |
Identify and select animals for breeding |
AHCLSK417A |
Manage horses for stock work |
AHCLSK418A |
Escort livestock during export |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM402A |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
Pest management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPMG408A |
Assess and monitor weed, pest and/or disease control programs |
Pork production
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPRK401A |
Implement a feeding strategy for pig production |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Agribusiness
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCAGB401A |
Implement and monitor a property improvement plan |
AHCAGB402A |
Analyse and interpret production data |
BSBRSK401A |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
Artificial insemination
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCAIS401A |
Supervise artificial breeding and/or embryo transfer programs |
Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS401A |
Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements |
AHCBUS402A |
Cost a project |
AHCBUS403A |
Support and review business structures and relationships |
AHCBUS404A |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCBUS405A |
Participate in an e-business supply chain |
BSBFIA402A |
Report on financial activity |
BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
BSBWOR402A |
Promote team effectiveness |
BSBHRM402A |
Recruit, select and induct staff |
BSBINM401A |
Implement workplace information system |
BSBITU404A |
Produce complex desktop published documents |
BSBCMM401A |
Make a presentation |
Chemicals
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM402A |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCCHM403A |
Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment |
Deer
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDER401A |
Handle, store and grade deer velvet |
AHCDER501A |
Comply with deer industry national velvet accreditation requirements |
AHCDER502A |
Harvest deer velvet |
Horse breeding
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCHBR305A |
Handle and care for stallions |
AHCHBR401A |
Carry out stud stable management duties |
AHCHBR402A |
Supervise raising young horses |
Irrigation
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG401A |
Acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction |
AHCIRG402A |
Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system |
AHCIRG404A |
Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program |
AHCIRG405A |
Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems |
AHCIRG406A |
Plan on-site irrigation system installation and construction work |
AHCIRG407A |
Supervise on-site irrigation installation and construction work |
AHCIRG408A |
Schedule irrigations |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMOM401A |
Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment |
Merchandising and sales
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMER401A |
Coordinate customer service and networking activities |
AHCMER402A |
Provide advice and sell machinery |
AHCMER403A |
Provide advice and sell farm chemicals |
AHCMER404A |
Provide advice on agronomic products |
AHCMER405A |
Provide advice on livestock products |
AHCMER406A |
Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants |
Milk harvesting
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCMKH401A |
Carry out cleaning-time tests of milking machines |
AHCMKH402A |
Design and fabricate milking equipment installations |
AHCMKH403A |
Design and install on-farm milk cooling and storage |
AHCMKH404A |
Install milking equipment |
AHCMKH405A |
Performance test milking machines |
Organic production
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCORG401A |
Manage biodynamic production |
AHCORG402A |
Manage organic livestock production |
AHCORG403A |
Manage organic soil improvement |
Plants
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCPCM402A |
Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program |
Shearing
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSHG401A |
Apply advanced shearing techniques |
AHCSHG402A |
Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing |
AHCSHG403A |
Account for shearing shed supplies |
AHCSHG404A |
Manage shearing and crutching operations |
AHCSHG405A |
Arrange employment for shearing operations |
AHCSHG406A |
Prepare shearing team wages |
AHCSHG407A |
Oversee and instruct shed staff |
Soils and media
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCSOL401A |
Sample soils and interpret results |
AHCSOL402A |
Develop a soil use map for a property |
AHCSOL403A |
Prepare acid sulphate soil management plans |
AHCSOL404A |
Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects |
Wool
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWOL401A |
Determine wool classing strategies |
AHCWOL402A |
Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale |
AHCWOL404A |
Establish work routines and manage wool harvesting and preparation staff |
Work
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK401A |
Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
AHCWRK402A |
Provide information on issues and policies |
AHCWRK403A |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
PSPPM402B |
Manage simple projects |
MSL913002A |
Plan and conduct laboratory/field work |
SRXGRO002A |
Deal with conflict |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |