Interested in working on the land and building a career in agriculture?
This course provides practical, hands-on training to prepare you for work in farming, livestock care, and land management. You will gain the skills and confidence needed to work safely, sustainably, and effectively in a range of agricultural settings.
You will learn things like:
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Caring for and managing livestock, including feeding, health checks, and handling
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Safely operating a range of farm machinery and equipment
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Managing pastures and crops to improve productivity
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Following workplace health and safety requirements
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Applying sustainable farming practices and industry best standards
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Working as part of a team in a rural or agricultural environment
Does this sound like you?
This course is ideal if you:
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enjoy working outdoors and in varied environments
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like working with animals and machinery
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have an interest in farming, food production, or environmental management
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prefer hands-on, practical learning
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are looking for a pathway into the agricultural industry or further training
COURSE INFORMATION:
Qualification: Certificate II in Agriculture
Qualification Code: AHC20122
Qualification Outcome: Full Completion
Delivery Location: Salesian College Sunbury
Delivery Provider (RTO): WISE Training Services (6653)
Duration: Two Years
Delivery: One day per week / Wednesdays *Time to be
confirmed
Year Levels: Year 10 (check with your school), Year 11, Year 12
SWL: Structured Workplace Learning requirements
vary between VET courses and RTO’s.
Check with your VET Coordinator
Contribution to Senior Secondary Certificate: Contributes to VCE, VCE VM
and VPC in accordance with current VCAA
requirements. Speak with your VET Coordinator
for advice specific to your senior pathway.
Transport: Students are responsible for travel to and from the
delivery location. Subject to transport funding,
SMRVC may provide transport on certain routes.
Check with your VET Coordinator.
Scored Program: Yes
CORE UNITS
AHCWHS202
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AHCWRK211
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AHCWRK212
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AHCWRK213
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Participate in workplace health and safety processes
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work
practices
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Work effectively in the industry
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Participate in workplace communications
Elective Units may include:
Assist with soil/growing media sampling
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Recognise Plants
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Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
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Provide First Aid
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Handle livestock using basic techniques
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Muster and move livestock
AHCSOL203
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AHCPCM204
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AHCINF206
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HLTAID011
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AHCLSK244
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AHCLSK228
Units of Competency listed are a guide only and can change from year to year.
Check with your VET Coordinator.

Industry Insight:
Agriculture is one of Australia’s most important industries, contributing billions to the economy and supporting jobs in communities across regional and rural Australia.
With a growing global demand for food, fibre and renewable resources, the need for skilled, passionate and innovative people in agriculture has never been greater.

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Career Opportunities:
This qualification offers pathways into diverse agricultural industries and roles, including:
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Farmhand or station hand
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Livestock and/or crop production worker/labourer
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Machinery or equipment operator/worker
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Horticultural or land management worker
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Assistant farm fencing contractor
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Jillaroo/Jackaroo
Future Ready Skills you will develop:
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving
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Organisation
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Sustainability
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Machinery Operation
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Animal Care
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Workplace Safety
Future study pathways:
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Certificate II in Horticulture
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Certificate III in Agriculture
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Certificate IV in Agriculture
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Diploma of Agriculture
You may also be interested in:
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Certificate II in Animal Care
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Certificate II in Horticulture
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Certificate II in Building and Construction
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Certificate II in Civil Construction
Fees:
VET course and materials costs vary between courses. Refer to your VET Coordinator.
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How to apply:
All students must apply through their school's VET Coordinator and submit their Expression of Interest by the required dates. Placement is subject to availability and school approval.

