Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 9.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for individuals preparing for entry level work in the agriculture, and conservation and ecosystem management industries.
They undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.
The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection to the agriculture or conservation and land management industries or relevant employment history.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 6 units of competency:
- 2 core units plus
- 4 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 2 units must be from the electives listed below
- the remaining 2 units must be selected from the electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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AHCWHS102 |
Work safely |
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AHCWRK102 |
Maintain the workplace |
Elective Units
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AHCBAC102 |
Support agricultural crop work |
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AHCCHM101 |
Follow basic chemical safety rules |
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AHCIRG102 |
Support irrigation work |
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AHCLSK101 |
Support extensive livestock work |
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AHCLSK102 |
Support intensive livestock work |
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AHCMOM101 |
Assist with routine maintenance of machinery and equipment |
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AHCNSY102 |
Support nursery work |
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AHCORG102 |
Support organic production |
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AHCPER106 |
Observe permaculture principles and work practices |
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AHCPER107 |
Support resource conservation practices |
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AHCPER108 |
Support plant care in a permaculture system |
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AHCPGD102 |
Support gardening work |
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AHCPHT102 |
Support horticultural production |
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AHCWOL101 |
Support woolshed activities |
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AHCWRK103 |
Contribute to animal care |
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RIISAM203E |
Use hand and power tools |
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TLIB0012 |
Maintain and use hand tools |
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TLID0020 |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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AHC10222 Certificate I in Agriculture |
AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations |
Qualification title change Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes Revised core units Added, updated and removed elective units |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
