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Certificate II in Agriculture


 National Code: AHC20122
 TAFE SA Code: TP01431


Course Type: School Students

2026 start

Description

TAFE SA's courses for school students are designed for students in Year 11 to Year 12. They provide the opportunity to learn specific industry skills and gain credit towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while students undertake their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Develop the skills needed to gain an entry level role in agriculture or go on to further study in the field. You will learn key skills in a number of agricultural industries, including livestock production and/or cropping. Students are able to pathway to the Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30122), which has higher levels of livestock health and welfare.
Duration
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40 week

Part Time

Up to 80-85 Stage 1 Credits
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Barossa Valley
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
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Mount Gambier
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
Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1
Day Only Day Only
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Port Lincoln
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
Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1
Day Only 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.
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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

You must be a school student undertaking SACE or equivalent, and meet the Flexible Industry Program eligibility criteria.

Course Delivery

  • Delivered one day per week over 12-18 months, depending on delivery location,
  • Dates, times, course units and training plans may vary for each delivery location,
  • Students must be enrolled at least one week prior to commencement of unit being undertaken,
  • It is recommended that students do not have a full study band at school if they wish to also study this qualification at TAFE SA,
  • At times, some courses may be combined with adults and/or apprentice classes.

Additional Information

This course has an incidentals fee of $45 which covers the following: Ear muffs; Riggers gloves; Spray suit; Nitrile gloves; Safety glasses. Students must have the following Personal Protective Equipment (that students must organise themselves approx. $150-$200) including: Long pants; Steel capped boots; Sun protection (hat); Long sleeve shirt.

Fees

Total Fees for the 40 week course
Subsidised co-payment
$370 - $415

Subsidised training will require applicants to meet eligibility criteria.

Fees may vary for each delivery location, depending on the subjects being offered, and are subject to change.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    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 agricultural crop establishment 60
    Assist agricultural crop harvesting 60
    Assist agricultural crop maintenance 40
    Assist with artificial insemination procedures 20
    Assist with pressurised irrigation operations 40
    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
    Carry out post-harvest operations 25
    Carry out regular livestock observation 40
    Check and treat horses 40
    Conduct Front End Loader Operations 60
    Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 80
    Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures 60
    Follow site biosecurity procedures 20
    Handle horses safely 100
    Handle livestock using basic techniques 30
    Identify and mark livestock 20
    Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity 20
    Install, maintain and repair farm fencing 30
    Maintain properties and structures 30
    Milk livestock 30
    Monitor water supplies 20
    Muster and move livestock 25
    Observe and report on weather 20
    Operate and maintain chainsaws 40
    Operate basic machinery and equipment 20
    Operate quad bikes 60
    Operate side by side utility vehicles 50
    Operate Tractors 40
    Plant horticultural crops 25
    Prepare to work safely around horses 60
    Provide feed for livestock 30
    Support horticultural crop harvesting 25
    Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders 30
    Treat weeds 40
    Undertake operational maintenance of machinery 30

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