CERTIFICATE II IN AGRICULTURE
Course Code AHC20122
Certificate II in Agriculture: Provides an entry-level occupational outcome in agriculture. It aims to equip students with the experience, skills & knowledge that will enhance employment prospects in a variety of rural industries. Students enrolled in this course will develop skills across a range of areas including, but not limited to, safety, handling livestock, fencing, farm chemicals & operating basic machinery & equipment.
Contribution Towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE: VM. 180 nominal hours or above = 2 VET credits
Contribution Towards VPC
Every 90 nominal hours of VET = 1 unit of credit.
Contribution Towards VCE
Students are eligible for up to six VCE VET units on their VCE statement of results:
- four VCE VET units at Units 1 & 2 level
- a VCE VET Unit 3 – 4 sequence
ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a Units 3 & 4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the fourth study score of the primary four studies).
Scored Assessment Available
No
School to Work
Structured Workplace Learning is recommended.
Units may include:
- Participate in work health & safety processes
- Handle livestock using basic techniques
- Collect & record production data
- Provide feed for livestock
- Operate basic machinery & equipment
Note: Units of Competency are subject to change
PPE & Other Equipment
Closed boots & appropriate clothing for weather required.
Additional Requirements
Students must undertake a pre-training review & a Language, Literacy & Numeracy evaluation.
Possible Study Pathways
- Certificate III/IV in Agriculture
- Diploma in Agriculture
- Diploma of Agronomy
- Diploma of Agribusiness
- Degree & Post-graduate study
Potential Career Paths
- Farm Overseer/Manager
- Agronomist or Livestock Agent
- Precision Agriculture Consultant
- Farm or Station Hand or Feedlot Assistant
- Shearing Shed Hand or Roustabout
- Farm Machinery Operator/Contractor
- Fencing Contractor
Program Structure
2 years
RTO
Access Skills Training (AST)
Code – 6653
RTO Contact:
info@ast.edu.au, or, (03) 5445 9880
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