Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Rural Operations

Certificate II in Rural Operations

Qualification
National Code:
AHC21216
State Code:
BDE2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0503 - Horticulture And Viticulture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
456
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides an occupational outcome for industries and agencies in rural and regional Australia.
Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in rural industries but also other rural and regional sectors, such as local government, tourism, hospitality, transport, construction, community services, information technology and metals.
Industry expects individuals with this qualification to carry out routine tasks under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fifteen (15)
Core Units = three (3)
Elective Units = twelve (12)
- select at least seven (7) units from Certificate II in this Training Package
- five (5) units aligned to AQF levels 1, 2, or 3 may be selected from up to 3 other endorsed Training Packages or Accredited Courses. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in AgriFood industries and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2
1. Core Units

All three (3) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAM98 AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
BAT00 AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAR90 AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Twelve (12) units to be completed.
- select at least seven (7) units from Certificate II in this Training Package.
- five (5) units aligned to AQF levels 1, 2, or 3 may be selected from up to 3 other endorsed Training Packages or Accredited Courses

Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in AgriFood industries and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D462 AHC21210 Certificate II in Rural Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR03010) RURAL OPERATIONS (LEVEL 2) Traineeship