Cricos Code |
112881H | ||||
Course Duration: |
53 weeks | ||||
Classification : |
ANZSCO 121000 Farmers And Farm Managers | ||||
Study Mode: |
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Unit & Assessment Information:
Completion of ten (10) selected units as below.
Unit |
Assessment |
| AHCWHS503 Manage work health and safety processes | Activity / Learning Guide (this includes practical assessments). |
| AHCCHM501 Develop a chemical use strategy | Assessment 1 : Short and extended answer questions
Assessment 2 :Recorded PowerPoint presentation on implementing developed chemical use and management procedures for the chosen disease or pest/insect problem in Section C. Assessment 3 : Practical xamination – Label and SDS Reading Assessment 4 : Written Examination |
| AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability | Assignment 1– Develop a sustainability policy Assignment 2- Oral / Recorded Presentation on implementing a training program for the policy developed. Assignment 3 – Peer review |
| AHCAGB518 Develop climate risk management strategies | Assessment 1 : Short Answer Questions- Review Climate and Enterprise data
Assessment 2 : Research Assignment – Develop a climate risk management strategies Assessment 3 : Tutorial tasks – Interpreting climate data to forecast climate scenarios and mitigate risks. Assessment 4 : Practical Experiment – Measuring the outside temperature using the iButton/ Temperature loggers Assessment 5 : Climate Risk Management Quiz |
| AHCBAC417 – Manage agricultural crop production | Assessment 1 : Written report on given topic on crop production, harvest and yield management
Assessment 2 : Create a crop production schedule from seed to delivery of product to processor. Assessment 3 : Recorded PowerPoint presentation based on Assessment 1 and Assessment 2 |
| AHCSOL505 Monitor and manage soils for production | Assignment 1 : Understand soilsAssignment 2 : Practical – Test soils (pH, EC, moisture content, etc).
Assignment 3 : Soil Ameliorants – Short Answer Questions Assignment 4 : Interpret and calculate soil test results, soil management plan and soil health management Assessment 5 : Written Exam (Closed Book) 3 hours |
| AHCBUS516 Develop and review a business plan | Assessment 1: Business plan proposal ABLIS reportAssessment 2 : Develop a business plan
Assessment 3: Examination : Review of business plan prepared in Assessment item 2 |
| AHCWRK521 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program | Assessment 1 : Task 1: Definition questions Task 2: : Standard compliances and produce specification scenario Assessment 2 : Written questions and Case study covering key criteria – Plan the quality assurance program and develop implementation strategies Assessment 3 : Task 1 : Implement a fresh care produce standard or alternative in your workplace. Task 2 : Practical/Simulated or Demonstration Activities for testing microbial for irrigation water and plant produce Assessment 4 – Review a quality assurance program – Conduct an internal “mock” audit report based on Freshcare standards. |
| AHCBAC513 Apply plant biology to agronomic practice | Assessment 1 : Written report on application of plant biology for agronomic practice Assessment 2 :Written report on plant functions and impact on growth analysis of plants Assessment 3 : Recorded Power point bases on your chosen agricultural crop Assessment 4 : Practical/Simulated or Demonstration Activities ( Weekly Practical Activities) Assessment 5 : Online Examination |
| AHCWAT503 Manage water systems | Assessment 1 : Short answer questions on assessing soil and resources for crop and plant typeAssessment 2: Part A: Written question on irrigation system selection and design
Part B : Practical Installation of an irrigation system or measurement of an irrigation install Assessment 3: Part A- Extended written questions covering follow key criteria
Part B – Moisture analysis ( practical activity) Assessment 4 : Write a practical report on the evaluation of an irrigation system Assessment 5 : Written examination |
Entry requirements:
| Age: | 16 plus |
| English Proficiency Requirement: | all candidates must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department. |
| Academic Requirement: | Completion of equivalent to certificate IV or higher, Year 12 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Agriculture Industry, with at least 36 months equivalent employment. |
Applications, enquiries & tuition fees
More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au or by phone on 03 9654 8822.
Overview
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. The qualification enables individuals to select a
livestock production or cropping context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both. A farm tradesperson is an experienced farmhand and is likely to be involved in co-ordinating a wide range of agricultural operations. Work undertaken as a farm tradesperson will depend on the type of farm production carried out, and includes:
• planting and harvesting crops
• implementing animal and crop husbandry practices
• servicing and repairing farm equipment and
machinery
• designing and constructing fencing
• loading and unloading livestock
• installing and maintaining farm water supplies and
irrigation systems
Cricos Code | 112880J |
Course Duration: | 52 weeks |
Classification : | ANZSCO 841000 Farm, Forestry And Garden Workers |
Study Mode: | Classroom Face to Face Online Distance |
Unit & Assessment Information:
Completion of sixteen (16) selected units as below.
Unit |
Assessment |
| AHCPMG301 Control weeds | Assessment 2 : Weed control measures (Plan, Implement and Control) Assessment 3 : Online Quiz |
| AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | Assessment 1 :Written Question. Identify pests, diseases and disorders. Assessment 2 : Work site-based activity Assessment 3 : Practical Activity – Collect and name 4 insects/pest and 4 diseases and disorders 2 Plants Deficiencies and 2 beneficial organisms Assessment 4 : Practical examination – Weed Identification. |
| AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | Assessment 2 : Case study Assessment 3 : Checklist/Survey. Workplace environmental survey Online quiz : 45 questions |
| AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures | Assessment 1 : Online based assignment about pests, diseases, and Noxious Weeds. Assessment 2 : Short answer questions about definitions and application of biosecurity measure for on-farm or for an enterprise Assessment 3 :Complete workplace and regulatory biosecurity records |
| AHCPCM305 Implement a plant nutrition program | Assessment 1 : Interpreting site plans and specifications, Material, equipment, tools and plant nutrition program, safety checks on equipment & machinery, site hazard management, PPE selection maintenance & storage and keeping work site safe Assessment 2 : Short answers questions & calculations covering follow key areas Identify and assess soil or growing media characteristics Prepare to use fertilisers Prepare application equipment Apply specific products at appropriate rates Complete plant nutrition program activities Assessment 3 : Practical activity (Visual inspection checklist ) : Determine nutritional problems in plants |
| AHCSOL406 Sample soils and interpret results | Assessment 1 : Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions, Terminology, Preparing for soil surveying & sampling activities, soil physical and chemical characteristics & parameters for specific plants, RAW, soil ameliorant and improvement techniques Assessment 2 : Practical / Simulated or Demonstrated Activities Soil depth and colour (Munsell Chart) Soil texture test (Ribbon test) Soil structural stability in water Soil pH, soil EC Soil Microbes Test Moisture Analysis Assessment 3 : Written questions covering follow key areas Determine relevant regional data and site characteristics Define the requirements for plant nutrition Document the soil health and plant nutrition program and specifications Monitor plant growth and evaluate the program properties are identify for testing Assessment 4 : Calculation of fertilisers Assessment 5 Part A-Writing report : Research botanical specifications, site assessment, growing conditions and environmental context for a selected crop. Part B – Oral/ Recorded PowerPoint |
| AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities | Assessment 1 : Written questions covering below key criteria Prepare for work site activities Organise resources Coordinate and report on activities Assessment 2 : Practical Activity (daily workplace activities) Task reporting, rostering, document control and pre start checks. Assessment 3 : Online Quiz (competency grade 70%) |
| AHCWRK315 Respond to emergencies | Assignment 1 : Written Short and Extended Answer Questions, Definitions and Terminology
Assignment 2 : First Aid Case Scenarios – Emergency situation exercises. Practical Activities : Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, risk rating, hierarchy of control, procedures for hazards identification, assessing and controlling risks |
| AHCPHT312 Implement a crop regulation program | Assessment 1: (Part A and B): Prepare for implementing a crop regulation program Assessment 2: Practical activities/ Practical demonstration The following key areas will be covered during this assessment. Prepare for the crop regulation program Communicate and monitor crop regulation activities Undertake crop regulation Complete crop regulation activities |
| AHCLSK301 Administer medication to livestock | Assessment 1: Complete a Livestock Induction for Safety.
Assessment 2: Calibration of a Drench Gun Assessment 3: Read Label and SDS for a Veterinary Chemical Assessment 4: Farm Biosecurity, animal welfare and environmental sustainability practices |
| AHCLSK331 Comply with industry animal welfare requirements | Assessment 1 : Animal welfare certificate on LPA
Assessment 2 : Activity booklet |
| AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment | Assessment 1 : Short answer questions
The following key areas will be covered during this assessment.
Assessment 2 : Practical activity – demonstrate the on-site item of one of the following equipment/machineries under |
| AHCWHS302 Contribute to WHS processes | Assessment 1: WHS legislations, code of practices, national standards, enterprise WHS policies and procedures Assessment 2 : Written Questions – Workplace hazard identification, assessment of risk, hierarchy of control & safety training. Assessment 3 : PPE, basic safety checks, hazardous substances, noise hazards, manual handling risks, monitoring and report workplace safety issues, raising WHS issues, Participation in consultation – Written Questions: PPE, Incident, Accident reporting Assessment 4 : Online quiz |
| AHCMOM202 Operate tractors (QLD only) | Assessment 1: The following activities will be covered in this unit :
Assessment 2: Practical Assessment Safely attach drawbar equipment and set for operation Assessment 3: Short answer questions |
| AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles (VIC only) | The following activities will be covered in this unit :
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| AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals /AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and disease | Assessment 1 :Short answer questions Assessment 2 : Calibration activity (100% required)- Calibrate boom spray & knapsack sprayer using provided instructions Assessment 3 : Examination (label & SDS reading) (100% required) |
Entry requirements:
| Age: | 16 plus |
| English Proficiency Requirement: | all students must complete a Language Literacy & Numeracy Assessment, assessed by the Language Studies Department. |
| Academic Requirement: | Completion of equivalent to certificate II or higher, Year 10 equivalent completed, or currently employed in the Agriculture Industry, with at least 12 months equivalent employment or a genuine interest in commencing a career in agriculture. |
Applications, enquiries & tuition fees:
More information about applications for this course and intake dates should be directed to info@acah.edu.au or by phone on 03 9654 8822.
