Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
AHC33316
BDE9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/09/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in beef cattle feedlot operations. Electives must be chosen to cover a feedlot maintenance, pen riding, or feeding and milling stream.
The testamur issued for this qualification is to be titled AHC33316 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations. An additional descriptor may be added by the RTO to reflect unit selection. This includes:
AHC33316 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feedlot Maintenance)
AHC33316 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Feeding and Milling)
AHC33316 Certificate III in Feedlot Operations (Pen Riding)
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = seventeen (17)Core Units = six (6)
Elective Units = eleven (11)
- in order to achieve Feedlot Maintenance specialisation, 8 units must be selected from Group A
- in order to achieve Feeding and Milling specialisation, 8 units must be selected from Group B
- in order to achieve Pen Riding specialisation, 8 units must be selected from Group C
- three (3) units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3, or 4 may be selected from Groups A, B, C, or D, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the feedlot industry and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAO24 | AHCWRK306 | Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR67 | AHCBIO302 | Identify and report unusual disease or plant pest signs | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAM98 | AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAN65 | AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
In order to achieve Feedlot Maintenance specialisation, eight (8) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
In order to achieve Feeding and Milling specialisation, eight (8) units must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
In order to achieve Pen Riding specialisation, eight (8) units must be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ92 | AHCLSK301 | Administer medication to livestock | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR41 | AHCLSK304 | Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAS55 | AHCLSK331 | Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAP44 | AHCLSK307 | Euthanase livestock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| BAN81 | AHCLSK308 | Identify and draft livestock | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM03 | AHCLSK309 | Implement animal health control programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAT02 | AHCLSK310 | Implement feeding plans for intensive production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAO96 | AHCLSK332 | Monitor animals in intensive production systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAM31 | AHCLSK333 | Monitor pen condition and ration suitability | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAP06 | AHCMOM211 | Operate side by side utility vehicles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ60 | AHCMOM205 | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
The remaining three (3) units for each specialisation may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWL73 | TLILIC2001 | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU01 | AHCMOM212 | Operate quad bikes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAM13 | AHCINF302 | Plan and construct an electric fence | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAO88 | AHCINF303 | Plan and construct conventional fencing | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D499 | AHC33311 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKE1 | AHC33325 | Certificate III in Feedlot Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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