Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing
Qualification
National Code:
AHC32113
AHC32113
State Code:
J793
J793
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
18/12/2013
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
510
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in commercial seed processing.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of nine (9) units made up of:- five (5) core units
- four (4) elective units.
- a maximum of one (1) elective unit may be selected from units packaged in Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the commercial seed processing industry.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7093 | AHCOHS301A | Contribute to OHS processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7208 | AHCSPO307A | Handle, package and store commercial quantities of seed | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7202 | AHCSPO301A | Operate a screen cleaner for seed processing | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7203 | AHCSPO302A | Operate an indent cylinder | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7209 | AHCSPO308A | Sample seed before and after processing | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units to come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7318 | AHCWRK313A | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D6634 | AHCAGB301A | Keep records for a primary production business | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5241 | TLILIC2001A | Licence to operate a forklift truck | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7204 | AHCSPO303A | Operate a gravity table | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7205 | AHCSPO304A | Operate seed modification machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7206 | AHCSPO305A | Operate seed treatment machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7207 | AHCSPO306A | Operate specialised seed processing machinery | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D488 | AHC32111 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCX0 | AHC32116 | Certificate III in Commercial Seed Processing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
