AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the agricultural sector, preparing students to pursue a career in either livestock production or mixed farming operations. Students will learn about agricultural skills such as implementing safety protocols on the farm, managing and caring for animals, operating tractors and farm machinery and tools, and identifying plant pests and diseases. The course also looks at the importance of environmental sustainability and complying with health and safety standards within the agricultural industry, to ensure graduates are well-equipped to work effectively on a farm.
HSC INFORMATION
This is a Board Developed Course. Students who complete the 240-hour course may sit for the optional HSC exam, and their marks may contribute to the calculation of their ATAR.
UNITS
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units of competency:
- 4 core units; plus
- 12 elective units.
Units of competency include:
- AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace communications
- AHCWRK212 Work effectively in the industry
- AHCINF206 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
- AHCLSK202 Care for health and welfare of livestock
- AHCLSK204 Carry out regular livestock observation
- AHCLSK205 Handle livestock using basic techniques
- AHCLSK209 Monitor water supplies
- AHCLSK211 Provide feed for livestock
- AHCWRK210 Observe and report on weather
- AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCPMG202 Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision
- AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
- AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
- AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment