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QUALIFICATION

Certificate II in Agriculture


 National Code: AHC20122
 TAFE SA Code: TP01431


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Description

Kickstart your future in agriculture with a nationally recognised qualification from TAFE SA. Gain hands-on skills across a wide range of farming activities and get job-ready for entry-level roles such as assistant animal attendant, stockperson, or general farm and station worker—or use this as your pathway to further study and career growth in the industry.

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18 months 

Part Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Barossa Valley

544008

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Mount Gambier

555361

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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Port Lincoln

524310

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • Completion of a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND)

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Industry Conditions and Skills
You will require access to a farm to practice and complete all assessment requirements.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • You will need to purchase and wear your own general Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety boots and appropriate workwear (eg hat, pants and shirt)
  • You will be required to purchase an additional PPE Pack for $45.
    The PPE pack has all the personal protective equipment that is required to carry out practical assessments and contains gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection and spray suit.


Fees

Tuition Fees
Cost

ConcessionFee ConcessionsReduced fees for eligible concession card holders.

$298- $574

SubsidisedSubsidisedThe SA Government pays part of the course cost for eligible students.

$298- $574

Full FeeFull FeeFull course cost if subsidies or concessions do not apply.

$3,421- $6,601

Fees are paid per semester and vary depending on the units you enrol into. TAFE SA and its agents reserve the right to make any necessary changes.


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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This course provides an entry level occupational outcome in agriculture. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include Assistant Animal attendant/Stockperson, Assistant Farm or Station Hand, Assistant Farm or Station Worker, Assistant Farm or Station Labourer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20122)
    This qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production or cropping context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 4 core units and 12 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 30
    Participate in workplace communications 40
    Participate in workplace health and safety processes 30
    Work effectively in industry 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply chemicals under supervision 30
    Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing 30
    Care for health and welfare of livestock 40
    Carry out basic electric fencing operations 40
    Conduct Front End Loader Operations 60
    Handle livestock using basic techniques 30
    Install, maintain and repair farm fencing 30
    Monitor water supplies 20
    Operate and maintain chainsaws 40
    Operate basic machinery and equipment 20
    Operate side by side utility vehicles 50
    Operate Tractors 40
    Provide feed for livestock 30
    Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 30
    Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30

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Certificate II in Agriculture
TP01431
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