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AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture

AHC30116 Certificate III in Agriculture

National ID AHC30116 State ID BCW6

A career that pays off every season.

Set yourself up for sustainable success with livestock, crops, machinery operations and more with this detailed and varied course. Practice real skills in various scenarios across multiple operations.

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Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment

This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

^ Please note: Eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

CampusesMerredin.

When Available all year round.

Study Mode Workplace.

If a life on the land calls to you, now is the time to grab the wheel.

Learn vital skills for a sustainable industry from livestock breeding, health and transportation, to establishing pastures and crop harvesting. Become a qualified operator of machinery such as tractors, skid-steers and front-end loaders and learn best practice for building stock fences and more.

This qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, cropping or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both cropping and livestock. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services

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

Some things you'll learn:

  • How to undertake agricultural crop production and harvesting activities
  • How to prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  • How to coordinate and monitor livestock transport
  • How to use, maintain and repair machinery and equipment
  • How to breed, rear young livestock and care for livestock

This course is right for you if...

  • You enjoy physically active work
  • You're adaptable and coordinate work with others
  • You're comfortable working outdoors in very hot or cold weather
  • You enjoy mechanical work
  • You're comfortable being exposed pollutants, gases, dust or odours

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Available all year round, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Months
When Available all year round, 2024
Where Merredin
How Workplace Delivery

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising two (2) core and fourteen (14) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes $0.00 $18.51
AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices $0.00 $18.51

Elective

Unit Selection - Credit Transfer

Students may have successfully completed the unit below as part of previous study. As a Credit Transfer the unit may replace one of the Elective Units above. No fees or charges are applicable.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Provide First Aid
$0.00 $0.00

Unit Selection - Group A

Select a minimum of five (5) up to a maximum of fourteen (14) elective units from the list below.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Keep production records for a primary production business
$0.00 $18.51
Establish pastures and crops for livestock production
$0.00 $18.51
Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities
$0.00 $18.51
Apply biosecurity measures
$0.00 $18.51
Transport and store chemicals
$0.00 $18.51
Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
$0.00 $18.51
Plan and construct conventional fencing
$0.00 $18.51
Administer medication to livestock
$0.00 $18.51
Identify and draft livestock
$0.00 $18.51
Implement animal health control programs
$0.00 $18.51
Implement feeding plans for livestock
$0.00 $18.51
Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
$0.00 $18.51
Perform machinery maintenance
$0.00 $18.51
Operate specialised machinery and equipment
$0.00 $18.51
Work effectively in the industry
$0.00 $18.51
Monitor weather conditions
$0.00 $18.51
Respond to emergencies
$0.00 $18.51
Use business software applications
$0.00 $18.51

Unit Selection - Group B

If all elective units have not been selected from the Group A list then five (5) may be selected from the list below.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Operate tractors
$0.00 $18.51
Operate precision control technology
$0.00 $18.51
Prepare livestock for shearing
$0.00 $18.51
Carry out post-shearing procedures
$0.00 $18.51
Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
$0.00 $18.51
Licence to operate a forklift truck
$0.00 $18.51

Unit Selection - Group C

If all elective units have not been selected from the previous lists then four (4) of the units from the list below may be selected.

National ID Unit title General fee Resource fee
Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
$0.00 $18.51
Handle livestock using basic techniques
$0.00 $18.51
Operate vehicles
$0.00 $18.51
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
$0.00 $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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