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Qualification details

AHC40122 - Certificate IV in Agriculture (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes AHC40116 - Certificate IV in AgricultureRevised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes. Specialisation added. Revised and increased core units by 1 unit. Added and updated elective units 23/Jan/2023
Supersedes AHC41616 - Certificate IV in Organic FarmingQualification merged with Certificate IV in Agriculture, with new organic production specialisation 23/Jan/2023

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 24/Jan/2023


Training packages that include this qualification

Units of competency

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AHCORG409 - Manage biodynamic productionManage biodynamic productionCurrentElective
AHCIRG436 - Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection programImplement an irrigation-related environmental protection programCurrentElective
AHCORG411 - Manage organic soil improvementManage organic soil improvementCurrentElective
AHCAGB405 - Analyse and interpret production dataAnalyse and interpret production dataCurrentElective
AHCBAC409 - Provide advice on agronomic productsProvide advice on agronomic productsCurrentElective
BSBESB406 - Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business venturesEstablish operational strategies and procedures for new business venturesCurrentElective
BSBPRC402 - Negotiate contractsNegotiate contractsCurrentElective
AHCMOM402 - Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipmentSupervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipmentCurrentElective
AHCPER422 - Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resourcesIdentify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resourcesCurrentElective
AHCSDT413 - Handle and store seed subject to quarantine regulationsHandle and store seed subject to quarantine regulationsCurrentElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 363115 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0501 Agriculture 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Agriculture 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Farm Supervisor (Cropping) 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 363115 Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker 30/Mar/2023 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0501 Agriculture 30/Mar/2023 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 24/Jan/2023 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

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 supervisory/managerial job roles in the agriculture industry including farm supervisor, and farm team leader.

Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve performance of agricultural systems and projects, and may supervise staff.

This qualification applies to individuals with existing agriculture industry experience and technical skills and knowledge gained through training or employment specifically in the agriculture industry.

Work must comply with health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

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:

  • 12 units of competency:
  • 2 core unit plus
  • 10 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 can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.

For the award of the Certificate IV in Agriculture choose:

  • 4 units from group A
  • 4 units not already selected from groups A, B or C
  • 2 units from the remaining units 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.

For the award of the Certificate IV in Agriculture (Organic Production) choose:

  • 4 units from group A with the unit code AHCORG
  • 4 units not already selected from groups A, B or C
  • the remaining 2 units must be selected from the 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.

AHCWHS402

Maintain workplace health and safety processes

AHCWRK410

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units

Group A

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.

AHCBAC410

Plan and implement a pasture establishment program

AHCBAC411

Manage pastures for livestock production

AHCBAC412

Supervise agricultural crop establishment

AHCBAC413

Plan and implement agricultural crop maintenance

AHCBAC414

Supervise agricultural crop harvesting

AHCBAC415

Maintain grain quality in storage

AHCBAC416

Save, prepare and store agricultural seed

AHCBIO401

Plan and implement a biosecurity program

AHCCHM404

Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

AHCCHM405

Plan and implement a chemical use program

AHCDRY402

Manage milking shed operations

AHCLSK307

Euthanase livestock

AHCLSK317

Plan to exhibit livestock

AHCLSK331

Comply with industry animal welfare requirements

AHCLSK339

Pregnancy test livestock

AHCLSK341

Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock

AHCLSK401

Develop feeding plans for a production system

AHCLSK402

Develop livestock feeding plans

AHCLSK404

Implement and monitor animal welfare programs

AHCLSK405

Implement intensive production systems

AHCLSK406

Oversee animal marking operations

AHCLSK407

Plan and monitor intensive production systems

AHCLSK409

Supervise animal health programs

AHCLSK410

Supervise feedlot operations

AHCLSK412

Arrange livestock purchases

AHCLSK413

Design livestock handling facilities

AHCLSK414

Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock

AHCLSK418 *

Escort livestock during export

AHCLSK419 *

Manage horses for stock work

AHCLSK421

Supervise natural mating of livestock

AHCLSK422

Identify and select animals for breeding

AHCMOM402

Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment

AHCORG409

Manage biodynamic production

AHCORG410

Manage organic livestock production

AHCORG411

Manage organic soil improvement

AHCORG412

Arrange selling through community based marketing

AHCORG413

Implement sustainable practices in the organic farm based business

AHCORG414

Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme

AHCORG415

Manage on farm composting

AHCPMG412

Develop a pest management plan

AHCPRK403 #

Implement a feeding plan for pig production

AHCSDT308

Perform tests for quality on seeds

AHCSDT412

Perform advanced tests on seeds

AHCSDT413

Handle and store seed subject to quarantine regulations

AHCSDT414

Maintain a quarantine approved laboratory

AHCWRK409

Supervise work routines and staff performance

Group B

ACMEQU212

Handle horses safely

ACMEQU306 *

Provide routine care for horses

AHCAGB404

Plan and implement infrastructure improvements

AHCAGB405

Analyse and interpret production data

AHCAGB406

Keep financial records for primary production business

AHCAIS402

Supervise artificial breeding and embryo transfer programs

AHCBAC409

Provide advice on agronomic products

AHCBUS406

Administer finance, insurance and legal requirements

AHCBUS407

Cost a project

AHCBUS408

Operate within a budget framework

AHCBUS409

Participate in an e-business supply chain

AHCBUS410

Report on a project

AHCBUS512

Develop and implement family business structures and relationships

AHCCHM406

Provide advice and sell farm chemicals

AHCCOM403

Develop a composting recipe

AHCIRG435

Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

AHCIRG436

Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

AHCIRG437

Schedule irrigations

AHCIRG439

Interpret and apply irrigation designs

AHCIRG442

Supervise irrigation system installation

AHCLSK420

Provide advice on livestock products

AHCMER408

Coordinate customer service and networking activities

AHCMOM401

Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment

AHCMOM403

Provide advice and sell machinery

AHCPCM406

Develop a soil health and plant nutrition program

AHCPER416

Manage a seed bank

AHCPER418

Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices

AHCPER422

Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources

AHCPER423

Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products

AHCPER425

Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program

AHCSHG402

Conduct equipment experting for machine shearing

AHCSHG405

Arrange employment for shearing operations

AHCSHG407

Prepare shearing team wages

AHCSOL405

Provide information on fertilisers and soil ameliorants

AHCSOL406

Sample soils and interpret results

AHCSOL407

Develop a soil use map for a property

AHCSOL409

Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects

AHCWAT303

Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation

AHCWAT505

Purchase and sell temporary water for irrigated agriculture and horticulture

AHCWAT506

Identify carryover water or continuous accounting

AHCWOL401

Determine wool classing strategies

AHCWOL402

Use individual fleece measurements to prepare wool for sale

AHCWOL403

Plan, implement and review wool harvesting and clip preparation

AHCWOL404

Establish work routines and manage wool harvesting and preparation staff

AHCWRK404

Implement quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK406

Develop community networks

AHCWRK407

Promote community programs

AHCWRK408

Provide information on issues and policies

BSBCMM411

Make presentations

BSBESB406

Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures

BSBESB407

Manage finances for new business ventures

BSBFIN401

Report on financial activity

BSBHRM412

Support employee and industrial relations

BSBHRM415

Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

BSBINS402

Coordinate workplace information systems

BSBLDR414

Lead team effectiveness

BSBOPS403

Apply business risk management processes

BSBPMG428

Apply project life cycle management processes

BSBPRC402

Negotiate contracts

BSBTEC401

Design and produce complex text documents

CPPREP4301

Confirm and market livestock for sale

CPPREP4302

Prepare livestock for sale

FBPFSY4001

Supervise and maintain a food safety plan

MSL913004

Plan and conduct laboratory/field work

MSMSUP280

Manage conflict at work

TAEDEL311

Provide work skill instruction

TAEDEL412

Facilitate workplace-based learning

Group C Prerequisite units

ACMEQU205

Apply knowledge of horse behaviour

ACMEQU406 *

Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

Prerequisite requirements

Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)

Unit of competency

Prerequisite requirement

ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses

ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely

ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour

AHCLSK418 Escort livestock during export

AHCLSK307 Euthanase livestock

AHCLSK331 Comply with industry animal welfare requirements

AHCLSK419 Manage horses for stock work

ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver *

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture

AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture

Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes

Specialisation added

Revised and increased core units by 1 unit

Added and updated elective units

Not equivalent

AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture

AHC41616 Certificate IV in Organic farming

Qualification merged with Certificate IV in Agriculture, with new organic production specialisation

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