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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:

  • Caring for and managing livestock, including feeding, health checks, and handling

  • Safely operating a range of farm machinery and equipment

  • Managing pastures and crops to improve productivity

  • Following workplace health and safety requirements

  • Applying sustainable farming practices and industry best standards

  • Working as part of a team in a rural or agricultural environment

Does this sound like you?

This course is ideal if you:

  • enjoy working outdoors and in varied environments

  • like working with animals and machinery

  • have an interest in farming, food production, or environmental management

  • prefer hands-on, practical learning

  • 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. For additional information refer to VCAA.

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.

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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:

  • Farmhand or station hand

  • Livestock and/or crop production worker/labourer

  • Machinery or equipment operator/worker

  • Horticultural or land management worker

  • Assistant farm fencing contractor

  • Jillaroo/Jackaroo

Future Ready Skills you will develop:

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Problem Solving

  • Organisation

  • Sustainability

  • Machinery Operation

  • Animal Care

  • Workplace Safety

Future study pathways:

  • Certificate II in Horticulture

  • Certificate III in Agriculture

  • Certificate IV in Agriculture

  • Diploma of Agriculture

You may also be interested in:

  • Certificate II in Animal Care

  • Certificate II in Horticulture

  • Certificate II in Building and Construction

  • 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.

COURSE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A GUIDE ONLY

Please check details with your VET Coordinator prior to enrolment

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