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AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture

AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture

National ID AHC20116 State ID BCZ7

Land a career working on the land.

Learn the fundamental skills you'll need for success in this practical and theoretical course, with a focus on livestock and crops. Start here, and take your farming career anywhere.

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CampusesMerredin.

When Available all year round.

Study Mode Workplace.

Open the gate to a career in Agriculture.

Looking for a career in agriculture? We offer a wide range of industry relevant agriculture courses that will give you the practical skills and knowledge to get where you want to go. Our award-winning lecturers will give you hands-on training on real farms where you will have the opportunity to take part in projects and form relationships with industry partners.

A Certificate II in Agriculture is an entry-level course focused on the fundamentals of modern farm work, including working with livestock and crops. This qualification is a starting point for anyone looking to work within any stream of agriculture. It will also set you up for a wide range of career and study paths across agriculture, agribusiness and rural operations.

Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change

Skills you'll learn:

  • Work effectively in the industry
  • Assist crop establishment, maintenance and harvesting
  • Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
  • How to care for health and welfare of livestock
  • How to operate vehicles, machinery and equipment 

This course is right for you if:

  • You enjoy physically active work
  • You have good manual dexterity 
  • You like to drive vehicles or equipment
  • You have a good knowledge of food production and processing
  • You're adaptable and coordinate work with others

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

Details

Duration 12 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Merredin
How Traineeship

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes $130.00 $38.80 $18.51
AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry $130.00 $38.80 $18.51
AHCWRK209 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices $65.00 $19.40 $18.51

Elective

Group A Electives

Select 7 units from group A

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Assist agricultural crop establishment
$130.00 $38.80 $18.51
Assist agricultural crop harvesting
$113.75 $33.95 $18.51
Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
$65.00 $19.40 $18.51
Apply chemicals under supervision
$113.75 $33.95 $18.51
Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
$97.50 $29.10 $18.51
Maintain properties and structures
$97.50 $29.10 $18.51
Care for health and welfare of livestock
$130.00 $38.80 $18.51
Carry out regular livestock observation
$97.50 $29.10 $18.51
Handle livestock using basic techniques
$97.50 $29.10 $18.51
Identify and mark livestock
$48.75 $14.55 $18.51
Muster and move livestock
$97.50 $29.10 $18.51
Provide feed for livestock
$65.00 $19.40 $18.51
Operate tractors
$130.00 $38.80 $18.51
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
$97.50 $29.10 $18.51
Operate vehicles
$78.00 $23.28 $18.51
Observe and report on weather
$78.00 $23.28 $18.51
Participate in workplace communications
$78.00 $23.28 $18.51
Collect and record production data
$78.00 $23.28 $18.51
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
$65.00 $19.40 $18.51

Group B Electives

Can select 5 units from Group A or B

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Prepare grain storages
$81.25 $24.25 $0.00
Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
$32.50 $9.70 $18.51
Licence to operate a forklift truck
$130.00 $38.80 $18.51

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
  • Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
  • Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
  • Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
  • For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
  • Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
  • Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
  • Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply. 
  • VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

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