Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Agriculture
Certificate III in Agriculture
AHC30122
BJB3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 11/02/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
Farm or station hand
Farm or station worker
Livestock transport driver.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- sixteen (16) units of competency:
- two (2) core units plus
- fourteen (14) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- five (5) units must be from group A
- five (5) units not already selected must be from groups A or B
- the remaining four (4) units must be selected from groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFB66 | AHCWRK320 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFC35 | AHCWHS302 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Five (5) units not already selected must be chosen from Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
The remaining four (4) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Prerequisite Units
Elective units from Group D can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV44 | ACMEQU212 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODV60 | ACMEQU217 | Load and unload horses | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODV81 | ACMEQU218 | Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODV57 | ACMEQU214 | Prepare to work safely around horses | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCW6 | AHC30116 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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