Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
AHC30216
BDE3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides an occupational outcome in the dairy industry. The dairy industry expects that graduates from this qualification will be able to perform a range of tasks associated with a person performing the job role of a dairy farmhand.
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 = seventeen (17)Core Units = eleven (11)
Elective Units = six (6)
- select at least three (3) units from the elective list
- three (3) units aligned to AQF levels 2, 3, or 4 may be selected from the elective list, or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in dairying and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ99 | AHCDRY301 | Coordinate milking operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ93 | AHCBAC302 | Establish pastures and crops for livestock production | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAM03 | AHCLSK309 | Implement animal health control programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR10 | AHCLSK311 | Implement feeding plans for livestock | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAO30 | AHCLSK329 | Implement procedures for calving | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAM13 | AHCINF302 | Plan and construct an electric fence | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAN65 | AHCCHM303 | Prepare and apply chemicals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR40 | AHCLSK318 | Rear newborn and young livestock | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAO19 | AHCWRK303 | Respond to emergencies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN70 | AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D468 | AHC30210 | Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM7 | AHC30221 | Certificate III in Dairy Production | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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