Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 7.0. |
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
AHCBAC102 |
Support agricultural crop work |
Chemicals
AHCCHM101 |
Follow basic chemical safety rules |
Irrigation
AHCIRG102 |
Support irrigation work |
Landscape
AHCLSC102 |
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
AHCNSY102 |
Support nursery work |
Organic production
AHCORG101 |
Support organic production |
Parks and gardens
AHCPGD102 |
Support gardening work |
Production horticulture
AHCPHT102 |
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 3 |
AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations Release 2 |
Updated elective unit codes |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72