Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Agriculture
Certificate II in Agriculture
AHC20122
BJB6
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 rural and regional Australia, and supporting 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:
Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
Assistant farm or station hand/worker/labourer
Assistant farm fencing contractor
Farm machinery worker
Jillaroo/Jackaroo
Saleyard livestock worker.
Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in agriculture but also other rural and regional sectors.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection the agriculture industry or relevant employment history.
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:
- four (4) core units plus
- twelve (12) 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:
- six (6) units must be from groups A or B
- the remaining six (6) units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFC00 | AHCWRK211 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFB98 | AHCWRK213 | Participate in workplace communications | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFC36 | AHCWHS202 | Participate in workplace health and safety processes | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OFB99 | AHCWRK212 | Work effectively in industry | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Six (6) units must be chosen from groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Six (6) units must be chosen from groups A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
The electives from group C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCZ7 | AHC20116 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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