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Certificate II in Agriculture
Course Duration:
1 year
Training Location:
SW Victoria and Gippsland
Commencement dates:
Flexible start times throughout the year
Study Level:
Certificate II
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 Units
AHCOHS201A - Follow OHS procedures
AHCWRK202A - Observe environmental work practices
AHCWRK204A - Work effectively in the industry
AHCWRK205A - Participate in workplace communications
Electives (Student must select 13 units)
AHCLSK211A - Provide feed for livestock
AHCLSK205A - Handle livestock using basic techniques
AHCLSK210A - Muster and move livestock
AHCLSK206A - Identify and mark livestock
AHCLSK207A - Load and unload livestock
AHCLSK305A - Maintain livestock water supplies
AHCINF202A - Install, maintain and repair fencing
AHCINF201A - Carry out basic electric fencing operations
AHCMOM212A - Operate tractors
AHCLSK203A - Carry out birthing duties
AHCDRY201A - Milk livestock
AHCLSK324A - Care for and train working dogs
AHCWOL202A - Perform board duties
AHCWOL203A - Carry out wool pressing
AHCSHG201A - Assist in preparing for shearing and crutching
AHCWOL201A - Pen sheep
AHCARB205A - Operate and maintain chainsaws
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 II 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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