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Certificate III in Agriculture
Course Duration:
2-3 years
Training Location:
SW Victoria and Gippsland
Commencement dates:
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level:
Certificate III
Apprenticeship/Traineeship
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Study Area:
Agriculture
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About the course:
RIST offers traineeships to interested people wishing to pursue a career in Agriculture. This includes current farm employees and school based trainees who are interested in Wool, Beef, Cropping and Dairy.
What are the Career Outcomes:
Traineeships provide greater opportunities for those people choosing agriculture as a career or for those who simply want to build on their current work practices to develop valuable skills that they can apply in the workplace.
How do I gain a Qualification:
RIST is registered to provide Nationally Recognised Training throughout Victoria. Students who attend a RIST course have the opportunity to gain competencies from recognised qualifications on successful completion of the training
What do I study?:
Core Unit
AHCOHS301A - Carry out workplace OHS procedures
Electives (Students must select 15 units)
AHCCHM303A - Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A - Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCLSK301A - Administer medication to livestock
AHCLSK309A - Implement animal health control programs
AHCLSK309A - Implement feeding plans for livestock
AHCLSK305A - Maintain livestock water supplies
AHCLSK203A - Carry out birthing duties
AHCWOL308A - Prepare facilities for shearing and crutching
AHCWOL304A - Prepare fleece wool for classing
AHCWOL305A - Prepare skirtings and oddments
AHCWOL310A - Press wool for a clip
AHCINF302A - Plan and construct an electric fence
AHCSHG303A - Maintain and service shearing handpieces
AHCMOM202A - Operate tractors
AHCSHG302A - Prepare combs and cutters for machine shearing
AHCWRK204A - Work effectively in the industry
AHCWRK205A - Participate in workplace communications
AHCINF303A - Plan and construct conventional fencing
AHCPMG301A - Control weeds
AHCPMG408A - Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCBAC401A - Manage pastures for livestock production
AHCLSK324A - Care for and train working dogs
AHCWRK303A - Respond to emergencies
AHCARB205A - Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCSHG304A - Shear sheep to a professional level
AHCWRK305A - Coordinate work site activities
AHCSHG305A - Maintain consistent shearing performance
AHCLSK318A - Rear newborn and young livestock
AHCLSK316A - Prepare livestock for competitions
AHCLSK308A - Identify and draft livestock
Can I get Credit for previous study/experience?:
RIST offers the opportunity for students to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) in all nationally recognised training that RIST is able to offer.
When can I start?:
Students may commence their Certificate III in Agriculture at any time, provided they have met the admission requirements.
How do I apply?:
Please contact Louise Cameron, Traineeship Program Leader for more information.
email: lcameron@rist.com.au
Phone: 03 5573 0943
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Fees and Charges:
For eligible participants, this training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
The State Government is responsible for setting the tuition fees for Government funded training offered by RIST. The tuition fee, including acceptable concessions, is documented in the Ministerial Direction on Fees and Charges and this document is reviewed on an annual basis by the Government.
In addition to the Government funded training, RIST also delivers a range of commercial programs which are operated on a fee for service basis. Fees and charges for this type of training are not governed by the Ministerial Direction.
Please contact the RIST Centre if you require more information regarding course fees.
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