Qualification Outline

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Certificate I in Agriculture

Certificate I in Agriculture

Qualification
National Code:
AHC10222
State Code:
BJB9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
24/01/2023
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
129
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
VET Act Conditions
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 required for individuals preparing for entry level work in the agriculture, and conservation and ecosystem management industries.
They undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.
The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection to the agriculture or conservation and land management industries 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:
- six (6) units of competency:
- two (2) core units plus
- four (4) 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:
- two (2) units must be from the electives listed below
- the remaining two (2) units must be selected from the electives listed below, 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
OFC31 AHCWRK102 Maintain the workplace 10 Unit of competency
OFC37 AHCWHS102 Work safely 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAN10 AHCMOM101 Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
OFC32 AHCWRK103 Contribute to animal care 25 Unit of competency
BAT27 AHCCHM101 Follow basic chemical safety rules 35 Unit of competency
OCY90 TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools 20 Unit of competency
OFB81 AHCPER106 Observe permaculture principles and work practices 20 Unit of competency
ODP43 TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
ODV02 AHCBAC102 Support agricultural crop work 30 Unit of competency
ODU92 AHCPGD102 Support gardening work 30 Unit of competency
OCS15 AHCPHT102 Support horticultural production 24 Unit of competency
OBK01 AHCIRG102 Support irrigation work 24 Unit of competency
OFF21 AHCLSK103 Support livestock work 15 Unit of competency
OCT96 AHCNSY102 Support nursery work 30 Unit of competency
OFC52 AHCORG102 Support organic production 20 Unit of competency
OFB79 AHCPER108 Support plant care in a permaculture system 20 Unit of competency
OFB80 AHCPER107 Support resource conservation practices 20 Unit of competency
OFF96 AHCWOL102 Support woolshed activities 25 Unit of competency
OBV79 RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB5 AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information