AHC21010 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management

Learn the practical skills and knowledge needed to assist with a range of tasks to maintain and restore natural and cultural places and farmland. You will also learn about workplace safety, providing first aid, environmental work practices and treating weeds. Choose from a range of unit subjects which include working with plants and animals, construction and maintenance, using machinery and equipment, and also managing resources. Focus your studies in different areas which include conservation earthworks, Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife, natural area restoration and management, weed management and pest management.
 

AHC31410 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management

Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to assist with a range of tasks to maintain and restore natural and cultural places and farmland. Learn about workplace safety, environmental work practices, providing first aid, and treating weeds. Choose from a range of subjects which include working with plants and animals, construction and maintenance, using machinery and equipment, and managing resources. Focus your studies in different areas which include conservation earthworks, Indigenous land management, lands, parks and wildlife, natural area restoration and management, weed management and pest management.
 

AHC40910 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management

This qualification will give you the practical skills and knowledge to lead and coordinate conservation and land management activities. Learn about the various areas of the industry such as land management, natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks. You may also learn skills in collecting and classifying plants, developing management plans, conducting biological surveys, meeting legislative requirements, developing conservation strategies and planning river restoration works.


AHC20110 Certificate II in Agriculture

This Certificate is an employment-based training course. It is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of those entering the farming industry and/or those who have not completed Year 12 at school, and consists of on-the-job (workplace) training. There are various streams available such as Beef, Wool, Sheep, Horse Breeding and Grain Production.
 

AHC30110 Certificate III in Agriculture

This Certificate is an employment-based training course. It is designed to further the skills and knowledge of people who carry out daily farm routines unsupervised and are beginning to have input into decision making. It consists of on-the-job (workplace) training and off-the-job (VET) short courses. The skills covered in this qualification involve the implementation and management of farm practices without supervision. Students choose electives that relate to the industry sectors within which they work which can include: Sheep and Wool, Grain Production or Beef Cattle Production.
 

AHC30310 Certificate III in Horse Breeding

This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge to perform farming operations to breed and raise horses. You will learn skills in preparing and maintaining nutritional requirements of horses, training, riding and caring for horses and equipment, carrying out basic hoof and dental care, health procedures for horses at various stages and breeding procedures, including rearing newborn and young foals. You will also learn about first aid, effective communication, chemical handling, facility maintenance, fencing, pasture management, responding to emergencies and occupational health and safety in the workplace.
 

AHC30410 Certificate III in Pork Production

This course will provide the student with the skills, knowledge and aptitude to carry out the duties of a farm hand/assistant or leading hand on a pig production enterprise.

AHC40110 Certificate IV in Agriculture

This qualification is an employment based training course designed to provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to plan, direct, coordinate and perform farming operations in order to breed and raise livestock, or grow crops. This qualification has been designed to reflect the role of first-line managers, and/or advanced technical workers in the industry sector. This may be completed either complexly on the job or through a RTE20103 Certificate II in Agriculture.
 

AHC50110 Diploma of Agriculture

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to plan and manage farm operations. You will be provided with the skills and know-how needed to manage and direct a farming business. You will learn skills to develop and implement sustainable land use strategies, manage staff and facilities, prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports, implement marketing strategies, planning business and breeding directions, production management and much more. This qualification has been designed for large farm owners and managers of corporate farms.
 

AHC41010 Certificate IV in Agribusiness

This qualification allows individuals to develop agribusiness skills and knowledge within the agriculture and production industry. They may undertake a range of complex and non-routine tasks related to the administration of an agribusiness. The range of technical skills and knowledge and proficient and leadership of others would be expected. This agribusiness qualification will develop a range of skills critical for managing an agribusiness, such as financial, business and risk management.
 

AHC21410 Certificate II in Wool Handling

This Certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge to handle wool and assist in a shearing shed. You will learn how to pen up sheep, perform wool handling duties, and assist with wool pressing, assist in preparing for shearing and crutching. You will also learn good work practices, effective communication and workplace health and safety. This qualification is the start of a pathway into higher skill development which can lead into wool classing.
 

AHC33110 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling

This Certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge for advanced wool handlers to prepare the shed for shearing and/or crutching, handle and prepare skirtings and oddments, prepare fleece wool ready to be classed, press wool, and respond to emergencies. This Certificate has a pre-requisite of Certificate II in Wool Handling and comprises of five units.
 

AHC21310 Certificate II in Shearing

This Certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge to carry out shearing operations in the shearing shed to industry standards. You will learn how to prepare hand pieces and down-tubes for machine shearing, shear and crutch sheep, grind combs and cutters, and also good work practices, effective communication and workplace health and safety. This qualification can lead into Certificate III in Shearing.
 

AHC32910 Certificate III in Shearing

This Certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge to carry out shearing operations in the shearing shed to a professional level in line with industry standards. You will learn the skills of preparing combs and cutters for machine shearing, maintaining consistent shearing performance to a professional level, maintaining and servicing shearing handpieces, and coordinating workplace activities. This qualification is for professional shearers and can lead into Certificate IV in Shearing.


AHC33010 Certificate III in Wool Clip Preparation

This Certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge to sort, class and grade wool based on its characteristics using industry descriptions. You will learn how to apply advanced wool handling techniques, quality assurance procedures, document the wool clip, apply and monitor health and safety, respond to emergencies and first aid. This qualification enables graduates to register with the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) to become owner-classers and can lead directly into professional wool classing.
 

AHC21210 Certificate II in Rural Operations

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge that are common across the conservation and land management, agriculture and horticulture industry sectors. You will be able to choose from subjects that include operating machinery, treating weeds, budding and grafting, applying chemicals, establishing and harvesting crops, and laying and operating irrigation systems. It is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of those entering the agricultural, horticulture or conservation and land management industries and consists of both on-the-job and off-the-job (VET) training.
 

AHC32810 Certificate III in Rural Operations

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform a range of skilled operations in the industry sector with the need to apply discretion and judgement and some multi-skilling. This qualification will provide you with practical skills and knowledge that are common across the conservation and land management, agriculture and horticulture industry sectors. You will be able to choose from subjects that include operating machinery, treating weeds, budding and grafting, applying chemicals, establishing and harvesting crops, and laying and operating irrigation systems.


AHC41210 Certificate IV in Shearing

This Certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge to shear and carry out shearing operations at an advanced level. Includes supervising and arranging staff work, including providing training support to other workers, applying and monitoring health and safety, and preparing equipment for machine shearing. This qualification is for advanced shearers who may wish to become team leaders or contractors.
 

AHC41310 Certificate IV in Wool Classing

This Certificate will give you the practical skills and knowledge to determine wool classing strategies in preparing and documenting wool correctly for sale to meet quality assurance requirements and maximise grower returns. You will learn about supervising and arranging staff work, providing training support to other workers, supervising the shearing/ crutching operations, classing special wool types, providing information and advice to others, plus wool sampling and testing. This qualification enables graduates to register with the Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) to become professional wool classers.