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Certificate III in Dairy Production

AHC30224
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
6Training providers
May 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC30224, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Farmhand (Livestock)Senior Farmhand (Livestock)Dairy Farmhand
Industries
Livestock
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC30224 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 17 units: 10 core plus 7 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCAIS304Artificially inseminate livestock
AHCBAC309Undertake preparation of land for agricultural crop production
AHCBAC311Conserve forage
AHCBAC313Establish pastures and crops for livestock production
AHCBAC315Establish agricultural crops
AHCBAC316Maintain agricultural crops
AHCBAC317Undertake agricultural crop harvesting activities
AHCBER305Carry out emergency disease or pest control procedures on infected premises
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCDRY303Coordinate and monitor milking operations
AHCDRY304Carry out routine service of milking equipment
AHCDRY305Conduct mechanical tests on milking machines
AHCDRY306Operate a dairy waste utilisation system
AHCINF305Implement property improvement, construction and repair
AHCINF306Plan and construct an electric fence
AHCINF307Plan and construct conventional fencing
AHCLPW308Coordinate and report on data collection
AHCLSK301Administer medication to livestock
AHCLSK305Maintain livestock water supplies
AHCLSK308Identify and draft livestock
AHCLSK309Implement animal health control programs
AHCLSK311Implement feeding plans for livestock
AHCLSK318Rear newborn and young livestock
AHCLSK320Coordinate and monitor livestock transport
AHCLSK321Service and repair bores and windmills
AHCLSK322Transport farm produce or bulk materials
AHCLSK323Maintain and monitor feed stocks
AHCLSK325Castrate livestock
AHCLSK326Mix and mill standard stockfeed
AHCLSK327Collect, store and administer colostrum
AHCLSK328Remove and facilitate reuse of effluent and manure from an intensive production system
AHCLSK330Implement procedures for calving
AHCLSK331Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
AHCLSK341Coordinate artificial insemination and fertility management of livestock
AHCLSK343Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock
AHCMOM305Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCPCM305Implement a plant nutrition program
AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK313Collect samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program
AHCWRK314Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK315Respond to emergencies
AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK318Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCWRK321Provide on-job training support
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC30224 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 facts

Who offers it

6 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL TRAINING PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2016→
AUSTRALIAN TRAINING COMPANYBased in NSW · Registered since 1998→
GOTAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
South West Institute of TAFEBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
TAFE GippslandBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
TasTAFEBased in TAS · Registered since 2009→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.