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AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture

If you're keen to bring new skills to your family farm or enter one of the many areas in the multi-billion dollar agriculture industry, this certificate will teach you the skills and knowledge needed. You have a signed training agreement and are looking for a training plan tailored to suit your interest.
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
Mt Rowan - Rural Skills Centre
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Mt Rowan - Rural Skills Centre
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
2 years
Qualification Code
AHC30122

Free TAFE

This course is in the Free TAFE for Priority Courses list. Find out about the initiative and your eligibility

Agriculture and Agribusiness are diverse sectors including both plant and animal-based production systems along with supporting Agribusiness enterprises that supply agriculture goods and services. Job roles within the sector range from farmhands, farm business managers and include numerous agricultural service roles. This sector is a leader in the uptake and development of new technologies and attracting investment on an international level. Australian producers have a reputation for green and safe agricultural products which provides a marketing advantage that must be retained. As a result, biosecurity will be an important issue as Australia develops its export trade in agricultural goods. There is an increased interest in the area of carbon farming for landowners especially in the area of Emissions Reduction Fund projects which are supported by the Clean Energy Regulator.

  • Farm tradesperson
  • Senior farm hand
  • Station hand

On completion of this program, you will be qualified to seek employment in the agricultural sector as a farm tradesperson, senior farm hand or station hand.

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

APPLY ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES
AHCWRK320
CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCESSES
AHCWHS302
PERFORM SHED DUTIES
AHCWOL311
HARVEST HORTICULTURAL CROPS MECHANICALLY
AHCPHT314
OPERATE PRECISION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
AHCMOM311
OPERATE QUAD BIKES
AHCMOM217
OPERATE SIDE BY SIDE UTILITY VEHICLES
AHCMOM216
CONDUCT FRONT-END LOADER OPERATIONS
AHCMOM207
OPERATE TRACTORS
AHCMOM202
COMPLY WITH INDUSTRY ANIMAL WELFARE REQUIREMENTS
AHCLSK331
IMPLEMENT FEEDING PLANS FOR LIVESTOCK
AHCLSK311
PLAN AND CONSTRUCT CONVENTIONAL FENCING
AHCINF307
PREPARE AND APPLY CHEMICALS TO CONTROL PEST, WEEDS AND DISEASES
AHCCHM307
TRANSPORT AND STORE CHEMICALS
AHCCHM304
ESTABLISH AGRICULTURAL CROPS
AHCBAC315
ESTABLISH PASTURES AND CROPS FOR LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
AHCBAC313
UNDERTAKE PREPARATION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION
AHCBAC309

Individual timetables of attendance are created for Trainees after training plan discussion with employer and trainee.  Classes can be scheduled over 2 to 3 consecutive days, weekly and fortnightly blocks, or a day a week over a period of weeks.

Approximately 2 hours per week.

For all TAFE applications, pre-training review questions and a literacy and numeracy review are part of the application process.

Must have traineeship in agriculture.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: JAY

National course code: AHC30122

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate III in Agriculture
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$621$3,107$14,552

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Material Fees

Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.

The estimated material fees for this course are $65

Other study costs

Additional costs for PPE: Work boots, work gloves, sun protection.

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE