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Certificate III in Agriculture

Provider:
Australian College of Agriculture and Horticulture (ACAH)
Course Code:
AHC30122
CRICOS Code:
104915C
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Agriculture, Environmental Studies
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 13,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
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Course Overview

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock.

Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.

Course Structure

The following 16 units (2 core, 14 elective) must be completed to achieve this qualification:

  1. AHCWHS301 Contribute to WHS processes
  2. AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices  
  3. AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  4. AHCCHM304 Transport, handle and store chemicals
  5.  AHCPMG301 Control weeds 
  6. AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders 
  7. AHCWRK303 Respond to emergencies 
  8. AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities 
  9. AHCLSK301 Administer medication to livestock 
  10. AHCLSK331 Comply with industry animal welfare requirements 
  11. AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
  12. AHCMOM216 Operate tractors 
  13. AHCPHT312 Implement a crop regulation program 
  14. AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results
  15. AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program 
  16. AHCPGD404 Plan a plant establishment program 

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Minimum Age to Apply 16+
Academic Entry Requirements Completion of equivalent to certificate II or higher, Year 10 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Agriculture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment or a genuine interest in commencing a career in agriculture.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) All students must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department.

Career Opportunities

Possible job titles include:

  • Farmhand (Cropping)
  • Farmhand / Farm Overseer
  • Senior Jackaroo / Senior Jillaroo

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