About this course
Would you like a career in agriculture? This course offers practical skills and knowledge to help you gain work in farming enterprises.
You will learn environmentally sustainable practices and how to work safely in a farm environment. A choice of electives enables you to specialise in livestock or crop production, or a mix of both.
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. It will prepare you to carry out routine tasks under general supervision.
On completion of the course, possible job options include:
- animal attendant
- stockperson
- farm hand
- station worker
- wool handler
- beekeeping assistant
- stud hand
- abattoir labourer.
This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Contact your preferred course provider for course entry requirements.
This course can be done as a traineeship. You’ll get technical knowledge through coursework and hands-on experience through paid work. On completion you will receive a nationally recognised qualification.
To enrol as a trainee, you’ll need:
- a job in a relevant workplace in the same field as your course, and
- an employer willing to sign a Commonwealth Government ‘Training Contract’ and support your learning at work.
To get started:
- contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider for information on finding an employer and for ongoing support
- find a course provider that delivers the course as a traineeship.
To get help:
- contact the TAFE and Training Line
- visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page
- visit Apprenticeships Victoria.
Core units
Unit title Unit code Participate in workplace health and safety processes AHCWHS202 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices AHCWRK211 Work effectively in industry AHCWRK212 Participate in workplace communications AHCWRK213 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Handle horses safely ACMEQU212 Prepare to work safely around horses ACMEQU214 Load and unload horses ACMEQU217 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter ACMEQU218 Assist with artificial insemination procedures AHCAIS202 Assist agricultural crop establishment AHCBAC205 Assist agricultural crop maintenance AHCBAC206 Assist agricultural crop harvesting AHCBAC207 Prepare grain storages AHCBAC208 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity AHCBIO203 Follow site biosecurity procedures AHCBIO204 Apply chemicals under supervision AHCCHM201 Assess and receive raw materials for composting AHCCOM204 Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site AHCCOM205 Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site AHCCOM206 Maintain drainage systems AHCDRG202 Milk livestock AHCDRY202 Carry out basic electric fencing operations AHCINF205 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing AHCINF206 Maintain properties and structures AHCINF207 Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures AHCINF208 Assist with low volume irrigation operations AHCIRG219 Assist with surface irrigation operations AHCIRG220 Assist with pressurised irrigation operations AHCIRG221 Carry out birthing duties AHCLSK219 Monitor livestock to parturition AHCLSK220 Assist with feeding in a production system AHCLSK221 Care for health and welfare of livestock AHCLSK222 Carry out regular livestock observation AHCLSK223 Handle livestock using basic techniques AHCLSK224 Identify and mark livestock AHCLSK225 Load and unload livestock AHCLSK226 Monitor water supplies AHCLSK227 Muster and move livestock AHCLSK228 Provide feed for livestock AHCLSK229 Clean out production sheds AHCLSK230 Maintain production growing environments AHCLSK231 Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations AHCLSK232 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work AHCLSK235 Handle horses safely for stock work AHCLSK236 Brand livestock AHCLSK237 Prepare and present livestock for competition AHCLSK355 Operate two wheel motorbikes AHCMOM201 Operate tractors AHCMOM202 Operate basic machinery and equipment AHCMOM203 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery AHCMOM204 Operate vehicles AHCMOM205 Conduct grader operations AHCMOM206 Conduct front-end loader operations AHCMOM207 Conduct excavator operations AHCMOM208 Conduct dozer operations AHCMOM209 Conduct scraper operations AHCMOM210 Operate and maintain chainsaws AHCMOM213 Operate cane haulage vehicle AHCMOM214 Operate commercial lawnmowers AHCMOM215 Operate side by side utility vehicles AHCMOM216 Operate quad bikes AHCMOM217 Recognise plants AHCPCM204 Harvest, treat and store seed AHCPER216 Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm AHCPER222 Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition AHCPER225 Support horticultural crop harvesting AHCPHT214 Plant horticultural crops AHCPHT215 Carry out canopy maintenance AHCPHT216 Carry out post-harvest operations AHCPHT218 Collect and pack eggs for human consumption AHCPLY208 Grade and pack eggs for human consumption AHCPLY209 Collect, store and handle eggs from breeder flocks AHCPLY211 Maintain health and welfare of poultry AHCPLY303 Set up sheds for placement of poultry AHCPLY308 Treat weeds AHCPMG201 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCPMG202 Apply pest animal control techniques AHCPMG309 Move and handle pigs AHCPRK202 Prepare a working sample AHCSDT309 Identify seeds AHCSDT310 Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing AHCSOL203 Pen sheep AHCWOL205 Perform board duties AHCWOL206 Carry out wool pressing AHCWOL207 Observe and report on weather AHCWRK210 Observe workplace quality assurance procedures AHCWRK214 Collect and record production data AHCWRK215 Apply food safety procedures FBPFSY2002 Use hand and power tools RIISAM203E Enter and work in confined spaces RIIWHS202E Work safely at heights RIIWHS204E Maintain and use hand tools TLIB0012 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods TLID0020
Course providers
This course is offered by the following providers. Click on the links to the provider websites for the latest information on course details, fees and how to apply.
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: SMB (Ballarat)
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit Federation University for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Glenormiston (Glenormiston South)
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit South West TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Bairnsdale Trade Centre (Bairnsdale), Leongatha
Delivery modes: Full time on-campus
- Visit TAFE Gippsland for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Wodonga (West Wodonga)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery, Part time on-campus
- Visit Wodonga TAFE for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Real time webinars combined with workplace practice
Delivery modes: Online/off-campus
- Visit 4 Up Skilling for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider
Government funding for eligible students:
Locations: Hamilton
Delivery modes: Part time on-campus
- Visit Rural Industries Skill Training (RIST) for course details, fees and how to apply
- Check our FAQs on choosing a course and provider