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AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture

Forget the traditional classroom: with our Certificate II in Agriculture, you can make the most of hands-on training.
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
18 weeks
Qualification Code
AHC20122

Free TAFE

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

The Certificate II in Agriculture is a hands-on course where students learn practical skills such as how to operate quad bikes, tractors, and front-end loaders, apply chemicals, care for livestock and learn about crop establishment to give confidence and skills to work in this industry.  

  • Assistant animal attendant
  • Assistant stockperson
  • Assistant farm hand
  • Assistant 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.

PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATIONS
AHCWRK213
WORK EFFECTIVELY IN INDUSTRY
AHCWRK212
PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES
AHCWRK211
PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCESSES
AHCWHS202
PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
HLTAID010
COLLECT AND RECORD PRODUCTION DATA
AHCWRK215
ASSIST WITH SOIL OR GROWING MEDIA SAMPLING AND TESTING
AHCSOL203
CRUTCH SHEEP
AHCSHG201
TREAT WEEDS
AHCPMG201
OPERATE QUAD BIKES
AHCMOM217
OPERATE SIDE BY SIDE UTILITY VEHICLES
AHCMOM216
OPERATE AND MAINTAIN CHAINSAWS
AHCMOM213
CONDUCT FRONT-END LOADER OPERATIONS
AHCMOM207
UNDERTAKE OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE OF MACHINERY
AHCMOM204
OPERATE TRACTORS
AHCMOM202
PROVIDE FEED FOR LIVESTOCK
AHCLSK211
MONITOR WATER SUPPLIES
AHCLSK209
IDENTIFY AND MARK LIVESTOCK
AHCLSK206
HANDLE LIVESTOCK USING BASIC TECHNIQUES
AHCLSK205
CARRY OUT REGULAR LIVESTOCK OBSERVATION
AHCLSK204
CARE FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE OF LIVESTOCK
AHCLSK202
INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FARM FENCING
AHCINF206
APPLY CHEMICALS UNDER SUPERVISION
AHCCHM201
FOLLOW SITE BIOSECURITY PROCEDURES
AHCBIO204
ASSIST AGRICULTURAL CROP ESTABLISHMENT
AHCBAC205

Classes are held face to face on campus 3 days a week, with days of attendance to be confirmed for 2024 timetable.
6 hrs per week directed study and non supervised assessment

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

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: LCD

National course code: AHC20122

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 II in Agriculture
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$539$2,697$7,627

*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 $35

Other study costs

Students will be required to purchase their own PPE including work boots, protective clothing and sun protection hats.

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.

Further education pathway/s:

  • AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
  • AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture

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