Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Production)

Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Production)

Qualification
National Code:
RTE30203
State Code:
S376
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
04/10/2003
Approved Date
07/05/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
480
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/10/2003
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 04/10/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 16 units must be completed
· Select 7 from Group A (including the 1 compulsory unit)
· Select 6 additional units from Group A and/or B
· Select 3 additional units from Group B and/or other units from the Conservation and Land Management RTD02, Rural Production RTE03 and Amenity Horticulture RTF03 Training and/or other endorsed Training Packages (Group C).

The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.

See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3432 RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 20 Unit of competency
S3505 RTE3113A Identify and draft livestock 40 Unit of competency
S3517 RTE3402A Implement animal health control programs 40 Unit of competency
S3519 RTE3114A Implement feeding plans for livestock 25 Unit of competency
S3521 RTE3115A Implement livestock husbandry practices 40 Unit of competency
S2755 RTC3704A Prepare and apply chemicals 35 Unit of competency
S2754 RTC3701A Respond to emergencies 35 Unit of competency
2.

The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.

See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3422 RTE3105A Carry out feedlot operations 40 Unit of competency
S3452 RTE3901A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements 20 Unit of competency
S3495 RTE3006A Establish pastures and crops for livestock production 25 Unit of competency
S3522 RTE3406A Implement vertebrate pest control program 15 Unit of competency
S3564 RTE3116A Mate and monitor livestock 15 Unit of competency
S2746 RTC3209A Plan and construct conventional fencing 24 Unit of competency
3.

The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.

See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2728 RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing 30 Unit of competency
S3543 RTE2110A Maintain livestock water supplies 30 Unit of competency
S3632 RTE2128A Provide feed for livestock 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S009 RUA30298 Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Cattle Production) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D467 AHC30110 Certificate III in Agriculture Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RTE30203 taken from the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RTE03 is endorsed until 30 April 2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 16 December 2003.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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