About this course
If you want to work in different fields like farming, gardening, nature protection and more, this course is for you. You will learn how to use different tools and services for different situations. You will also have some choice in what you learn, so you can match your skills to your interests.
This qualification can help you find a job in many sectors. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
- machinery operator
- vegetable/orchard worker
- station hand
- animal care worker
- pastoral worker
- animal attendant/stockperson
- rural services.
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 Apply biosecurity measures AHCBIO303 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes AHCWHS302 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices AHCWRK320 Elective units
Unit title Unit code Assist with capturing, restraining and moving animals ACMEXH304 Provide nutritional requirements for animals ACMGEN312 Perform pruning operations AHCARB316 Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production AHCBAC309 Establish agricultural crops AHCBAC315 Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities AHCBAC317 Work effectively in a biosecurity emergency response AHCBER302 Identify and report signs of unusual disease or pest AHCBIO301 Use portable technology in the workplace AHCBUS302 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM304 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases AHCCHM307 Maintain native ecosystem areas AHCECR301 Implement biological reintroduction works AHCECR303 Collect native seed AHCECR305 Conduct an ecological and cultural site inspection prior to works AHCECR309 Respond to wildlife emergencies AHCFAU303 Implement property improvement, construction and repair AHCINF305 Plan and construct an electric fence AHCINF306 Plan and construct conventional fencing AHCINF307 Troubleshoot irrigation systems AHCIRG338 Install pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG345 Operate pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG346 Undertake sampling and testing of water AHCLPW313 Implement a paving project AHCLSC316 Monitor water supplies AHCLSK227 Provide feed for livestock AHCLSK229 Mate and monitor reproduction of alpacas AHCLSK340 Prepare animals for parturition AHCLSK342 Administer treatments to livestock AHCLSK344 Maintain livestock water supplies AHCLSK347 Euthanase livestock AHCLSK349 Identify and draft livestock AHCLSK350 Implement animal health control programs AHCLSK351 Implement feeding plans for livestock AHCLSK353 Prepare and present livestock for competition AHCLSK355 Rear newborn and young livestock AHCLSK357 Castrate livestock AHCLSK364 Comply with industry animal welfare requirements AHCLSK368 Operate and maintain chainsaws AHCMOM213 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair AHCMOM301 Perform machinery maintenance AHCMOM302 Operate machinery and equipment AHCMOM304 Operate specialised machinery and equipment AHCMOM305 Ground spread fertiliser and soil ameliorant AHCMOM306 Operate broadacre and row crop harvest machinery and equipment AHCMOM308 Operate broadacre sowing machinery and equipment AHCMOM309 Operate land-forming machinery and equipment AHCMOM310 Operate precision control technology AHCMOM311 Transport machinery AHCMOM314 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment AHCMOM315 Maintain nursery plants AHCNSY308 Prepare specialised plants AHCNSY312 Implement a propagation plan AHCNSY313 Operate fertigation equipment AHCNSY314 Identify plant specimens AHCPCM303 Implement a plant nutrition program AHCPCM305 Provide information on plants and their culture AHCPCM306 Implement a plant establishment program AHCPGD307 Perform specialist amenity pruning AHCPGD309 Implement a landscape maintenance program AHCPGD310 Implement a crop regulation program AHCPHT312 Control weeds AHCPMG301 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCPMG302 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals AHCPMG304 Survey pests AHCPMG305 Determine pest control techniques AHCPMG306 Apply animal trapping techniques AHCPMG307 Implement pest management strategies AHCPMG308 Apply poison baits for vertebrate pest control in rural and environmental landscapes AHCPMG312 Develop and apply knowledge of fertiliser and soil ameliorant products AHCSOL302 Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas AHCSOL304 Prepare growing media AHCSOL305 Establish turf AHCTRF308 Implement a grassed area maintenance program AHCTRF309 Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching AHCWOL316 Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program AHCWRK313 Monitor weather conditions AHCWRK314 Respond to emergencies AHCWRK315 Coordinate work site activities AHCWRK317 Comply with industry quality assurance requirements AHCWRK318 Provide on-job training support AHCWRK321 Conduct site inspections AHCWRK322 Operate in isolated and remote situations AHCWRK323 Process customer complaints BSBOPS305 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment BSBTEC202 Design and produce business documents BSBTEC301 Write simple documents BSBWRT311 Capture images using drone technology CUAPHI316 Participate in a HACCP team FBPFSY3002 Trim trees using a pole saw FWPCOT3301 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads FWPCOT3325 Perform complex four wheel drive operations FWPCOT3329 Provide First Aid HLTAID011 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site HLTAID013 Perform microscopic examination MSL973028 Respond to wildfire PUAFIR204 Prevent injury PUAFIR210 Suppress wildfire PUAFIR303 Work in a team PUATEA001 Conduct telescopic materials handler operations RIIHAN309F Conduct roller operations RIIMPO317F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations RIIMPO318F Conduct backhoe/loader operations RIIMPO319E Conduct civil construction excavator operations RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations RIIMPO321F Use hand and power tools RIISAM203E Enter and work in confined spaces RIIWHS202E Work safely at heights RIIWHS204E Licence to operate a forklift truck TLILIC0003
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: Wodonga (West Wodonga)
Delivery modes: Flexible delivery, Full time on-campus
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