AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations

Release 2

AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Qualification Description

This qualification is an entry-level qualification aimed at individuals entering the agriculture, horticulture and conservation and land management industries. It allows individuals to develop basic skills and knowledge to prepare for work. They may undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.

The qualification is suited to VET in Schools programs or learners with no previous connection to the agriculture, horticulture or conservation and land management industries 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:

6 units of competency:

2 core units plus

4 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:

Select at least 2 units from the elective list

2 units may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. The 2 units selected can be at AQF level 1 or AQF level 2

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in AgriFood industries and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 1.

Core Units

Work

AHCWRK101	Maintain the workplace

Work health and safety

AHCWHS101	Work safely

Elective Units

Broadacre cropping

AHCBAC101	Support agricultural crop work

Chemicals

AHCCHM101	Follow basic chemical safety rules

Irrigation

AHCIRG102	Support irrigation work

Landscape

AHCLSC101	Support landscape work

Livestock

AHCLSK101	Support extensive livestock work
AHCLSK102	Support intensive livestock work

Machinery operation and maintenances

AHCMOM101	Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment

Nursery

AHCNSY101	Support nursery work

Organic production

AHCORG101	Support organic production

Parks and gardens

AHCPGD101	Support gardening work

Production horticulture

AHCPHT101	Support horticultural production

Tools and equipment

MEM18001	Use hand tools
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations

Turf

AHCTRF102	Support turf work

Wool

AHCWOL101	Support woolshed activities

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations Release 2	AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations Release 1	Updated elective unit codes	Equivalent qualification

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72