Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants conducts a pre-enrolment suitability review to ensure this course is appropriate for each learner prior to commencement.
Overview
AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture is a nationally accredited qualification covering general job roles in livestock production, cropping, or mixed farming. Suited to farm workers, station hands, livestock handlers and machinery operators, this course is delivered via blended learning, face-to-face practical sessions combined with self-paced distance learning.
On successful completion, participants receive the AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802). Further study pathways include the AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture and the AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture.
Licensing and regulatory information: No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Who This Course Is For
- Farm workers and station hands seeking a formal qualification in agricultural operations
- Livestock handlers looking to develop and formalise their skills in animal health and production
- Machinery operators involved in broadacre, cropping or mixed farming environments
- Farm supervisors and leading hands wishing to strengthen their knowledge across all farm disciplines
- Individuals entering the agriculture industry who want a nationally recognised starting point
What You’ll Learn
- Contribute to workplace health and safety processes in agricultural environments
- Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
- Transport, store and handle agricultural chemicals in compliance with legislative requirements
- Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Operate tractors with attachments and conduct front-end loader operations
- Maintain livestock water supplies and support animal health requirements
- Control weeds and implement pest and disease management strategies
- Work effectively in the agriculture industry and coordinate work site activities
- Apply biosecurity measures and respond to on-site emergencies
Units of competency
Packaging rules: 5 units must be selected from Group A. A further 5 units from Groups A or B. The remaining 4 units from Groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units (2)
- AHCWHS302 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
- AHCWRK320 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Group A Elective Units (21)
- AHCAGB302 Keep production records for a primary production business
- AHCBIO303 Apply biosecurity measures
- AHCBUS301 (now AHCBUS302) Use hand held e-business tools
- AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals
- AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
- AHCINF306 Plan and construct an electric fence
- AHCINF307 Plan and construct conventional fencing
- AHCLSK324 (now AHCLSK363) Care for and train working dogs
- AHCLSK331 (now AHCLSK368) Comply with industry animal welfare requirements
- AHCMOM301 Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
- AHCMOM302 Perform machinery maintenance
- AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment
- AHCMOM305 Operate specialised machinery and equipment
- AHCPMG301 Control weeds
- AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
- AHCWRK212 Work effectively in industry
- AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace communications
- AHCWRK314 Monitor weather conditions
- AHCWRK315 Respond to emergencies
- AHCWRK317 Coordinate work site activities
- AHCWRK323 Operate in isolated and remote situations
Group B Elective Units (18)
- AHCLSK322 (now AHCLSK361) Transport farm produce or bulk materials
- AHCMOM201 Operate two wheel motorbikes
- AHCMOM202 Operate tractors
- AHCMOM206 Conduct grader operations
- AHCMOM207 Conduct front-end loader operations
- AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
- AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles
- AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes
- AHCMOM303 Operate a telehandler
- AHCMOM307 Operate a cane harvester
- AHCMOM310 Operate land-forming machinery and equipment
- AHCMOM311 Operate precision control technology
- AHCMOM313 Operate mobile irrigation machinery and equipment
- AHCMOM314 Transport machinery
- AHCMOM315 Operate chemical application machinery and equipment
- AHCMOM316 Refuel machinery or vehicle
- AHCMOM317 Operate tractors with attachments
- AHCPER334 Read and interpret property maps and plans
Group C Elective Units (27)
- BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information
- CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
- FWPCOT3325 Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
- FWPCOT3329 Perform complex four wheel drive operations
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
- RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations
- RIIMPO318F (now RIIMPO318) Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
- RIIMPO319E (now RIIMPO319) Conduct backhoe/loader operations
- RIISAM203E Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM205E Cut, weld and bend materials
- RIIWHS202E (now RIIWHS202) Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204E (now RIIWHS204) Work safely at heights
- TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools
- TLID0001 Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads
- TLID0002 Care for livestock in transit
- TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform
- TLIE0002 Process workplace documentation
- TLIE0008 Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions
- TLIE3004 Prepare workplace documents
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
- TLIH0005 Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
- TLIH0006 Plan and navigate routes
- TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck
- TLILIC2014 Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
- TLILIC2015 Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
- TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- Ask us to confirm
- Time to complete
- Up to 2 years from commencement
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants conducts a pre-enrolment suitability review to ensure this course is appropriate for each learner prior to commencement.
- Assessment
- Assessment methods include direct observation of practical tasks, written questioning, and structured activities such as project work and workplace documentation. All assessments must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- Contact us for a quote. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture (testamur and record of results) once every unit is completed.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Learners must wear appropriate PPE for all face-to-face practical training. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training at all training locations. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.
Dates and booking
Run on demand
This course is scheduled to suit demand. Ring us or send a question and we'll book you or your crew in.