Certificate II in Agriculture
AHC20122
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
16Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
35Training providers
Feb 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC20122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Farmhand (Cropping)
Industries
Livestock
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for AHC20122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 16 units: 4 core plus 12 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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ACMEQU212Handle horses safely
ACMEQU214Prepare to work safely around horses
ACMEQU217Load and unload horses
ACMEQU218Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
AHCAIS202Assist with artificial insemination procedures
AHCBAC205Assist agricultural crop establishment
AHCBAC206Assist agricultural crop maintenance
AHCBAC207Assist agricultural crop harvesting
AHCBAC208Prepare grain storages
AHCBIO203Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
AHCBIO204Follow site biosecurity procedures
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCCOM204Assess and receive raw materials for composting
AHCCOM205Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site
AHCCOM206Recognise raw materials, production processes and products on a composting site
AHCDRG202Maintain drainage systems
AHCDRY202Milk livestock
AHCINF205Carry out basic electric fencing operations
AHCINF206Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCINF207Maintain properties and structures
AHCINF208Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
AHCIRG219Assist with low volume irrigation operations
AHCIRG220Assist with surface irrigation operations
AHCIRG221Assist with pressurised irrigation operations
AHCLSK219Carry out birthing duties
AHCLSK220Monitor livestock to parturition
AHCLSK221Assist with feeding in a production system
AHCLSK222Care for health and welfare of livestock
AHCLSK223Carry out regular livestock observation
AHCLSK224Handle livestock using basic techniques
AHCLSK225Identify and mark livestock
AHCLSK226Load and unload livestock
AHCLSK227Monitor water supplies
AHCLSK228Muster and move livestock
AHCLSK229Provide feed for livestock
AHCLSK230Clean out production sheds
AHCLSK231Maintain production growing environments
AHCLSK232Carry out alpaca handling and husbandry operations
AHCLSK235Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work
AHCLSK236Handle horses safely for stock work
AHCLSK237Brand livestock
AHCLSK355Prepare and present livestock for competition
AHCMOM201Operate two wheel motorbikes
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM203Operate basic machinery and equipment
AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM205Operate vehicles
AHCMOM206Conduct grader operations
AHCMOM207Conduct front-end loader operations
AHCMOM208Conduct excavator operations
AHCMOM209Conduct dozer operations
AHCMOM210Conduct scraper operations
AHCMOM213Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCMOM214Operate cane haulage vehicle
AHCMOM215Operate commercial lawnmowers
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
AHCPCM204Recognise plants
AHCPER216Harvest, treat and store seed
AHCPER222Use and maintain basic hand tools and equipment for garden and farm
AHCPER225Assist with garden soil health and plant nutrition
AHCPHT214Support horticultural crop harvesting
AHCPHT215Plant horticultural crops
AHCPHT216Carry out canopy maintenance
AHCPHT218Carry out post-harvest operations
AHCPLY208Collect and pack eggs for human consumption
AHCPLY209Grade and pack eggs for human consumption
AHCPLY211Collect, store and handle eggs from breeder flocks
AHCPLY303Maintain health and welfare of poultry
AHCPLY308Set up sheds for placement of poultry
AHCPMG201Treat weeds
AHCPMG202Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG309Apply pest animal control techniques
AHCPRK202Move and handle pigs
AHCSDT309Prepare a working sample
AHCSDT310Identify seeds
AHCSOL203Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing
AHCWHS202Participate in workplace health and safety processes
AHCWOL205Pen sheep
AHCWOL206Perform board duties
AHCWOL207Carry out wool pressing
AHCWRK210Observe and report on weather
AHCWRK211Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK212Work effectively in industry
AHCWRK213Participate in workplace communications
AHCWRK214Observe workplace quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK215Collect and record production data
FBPFSY2002Apply food safety procedures
RIISAM203EUse hand and power tools
RIIWHS202EEnter and work in confined spaces
RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
TLIB0012Maintain and use hand tools
TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the AHC20122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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