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Agricultural Business | Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Management | Agricultural Mechanics | Agricultural Science | Agricultural Technology | Agronomy | Aquaculture | Arboriculture | Crop Production | Crop Science | Dairy Science | Dairy Technology | Farm Management and Maintenance | Fisheries Management | Fisheries Science | Fishing | Food Preservation | Food Science and Technology | Forestry | Forestry Technology | Horticulture | Landscape Management | Livestock Management | Livestock Production | Meat Technology | Natural Resources Management | Oceanography | Pest Management | Poultry Farming | Poultry Science | Shellfish Farming | Subsistence Farming | Wildlife Management
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Certificate II in Agriculture

Kick start a career nurturing Australia's agriculture industry with this entry-level course focused on the fundamentals of modern farm work, including working with livestock and crops.


Course Overview

Sow the seeds for a career in Australia's evolving agribusiness sector with this entry-level course. This qualification is a starting point for anyone looking to work within any stream of agriculture. It will also set you up for a wide range of career and study paths across agriculture, agribusiness, and rural operations.


According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as general farm hands is likely to grow moderately over the next five years.


The different components of this course will provide you with the skills of a farmhand, including mustering and moving animals, operating and maintaining machinery and equipment, and assisting with the breeding and care of young animals. You'll also learn about environmental sustainability, cropping, and general farm operations.


Successful completion of this course gives you the skills to start a career as a farmhand on a wide range of estates and farms across Australia, as well as a clear path into further studies.


What Can I Do?

  • Assistant Farm or Station Hand
  • Assistant Animal Attendant/Stockperson

Course Outcome

AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture


New Thinking

Working closely with industry, we have pinpointed key areas of knowledge needed for the future of Australia's overall agribusiness space. These include biosecurity, crop diversity, and farm business management.


Innovative Teaching Staff

Our courses are delivered by passionate industry experts with years of experience in the agricultural sector. Our teachers understand the manual aspects of the job and are ahead of the game in innovation and tech, preparing you for the future of farming in Australia.


What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.


Core Units

  • AHCWHS202 Participate in workplace health and safety processes
  • AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • AHCWRK212 Work effectively in industry
  • AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace communications

Elective Units

  • AHCINF205 Carry out basic electric fencing operations
  • AHCINF206 Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
  • AHCINF207 Maintain properties and structures
  • AHCLSK204 Carry out regular livestock observation
  • AHCLSK205 Handle livestock using basic techniques
  • AHCLSK206 Identify and mark livestock
  • AHCLSK207 Load and unload livestock
  • AHCLSK209 Monitor water supplies
  • AHCLSK210 Muster and move livestock
  • AHCLSK211 Provide feed for livestock
  • AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
  • AHCMOM203 Operate basic machinery and equipment
  • AHCMOM204 Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
  • AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
  • AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles
  • AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes
  • AHCPMG201 Treat weeds

Ways to Study

  • Apprenticeships or traineeships

Choose Your Study Location

  • Darling Downs and South West
  • Wide Bay Burnett

Campus

  • Charleville
  • Toowoomba
  • Roma
  • Kingaroy

Payment Options

  • Payment plan
  • Upfront payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.


Selection Criteria

To study a traineeship program, you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer.


Resources Required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.


Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.


University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.


Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.


Related Courses

  • Certificate III in Agriculture
  • Diploma of Agriculture
  • Certificate II in Horticulture
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