Career Opportunities |
To operate as: Beef Cattle Farm Hand, Farm Hand, Dairy Farm Hand, Goat Farm Hand, Farm Hand (Grain), Poultry Hand, Farm Hand (Sheep and Wool), Milk Harvesting Machine Tester, Stationhand, Senior Stud Hand , Piggery Attendant..
Tasks May Include:
- Operating and maintaining equipment
- Identifying and preparing materials
- Calculating and formulating
- Grading and quality inspection
- Advising on selection and manufacturing / preparation
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Duration |
Can be undertaken over 12 months full time or 24 months part time equivalent
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Requirements |
A total of 17 units of competency must be completed
- Complete the 4 designated compulsory units from Group A below
- Select 10 additional units from Group B below
- Select 3 additional units from Group B and/or C below
Units should be selected from Group B in accordance with local work undertaken and local industry advice.
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Competencies |
GROUP A (*units in italics are compulsory)
RTC2701A
RTC2702A
RTC2705A
RTC2801A
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Follow OHS procedures*
Observe environmental work practices*
Work effectively in the industry*
Participate in workplace communications*
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GROUP B
RTE2010A
RTE2018A
RTE2021A
RTE2102A
RTE2110A
RTE2111A
RTE2114A
RTE2115A
RTE2118A
RTE2128A
RTE2603A
RTE2605A
RTE2601A
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Establish horticultural crops
Regulate crops
Support horticultural crop harvesting
Brood poultry
Maintain livestock water supplies
Identify and mark livestock
Monitor water supplies
Muster and move livestock
Handle livestock using basic techniques
Provide feed for livestock
Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes
Maintain gravity fed irrigation systems
Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation
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GROUP C
This Group includes other units of competency from RTE03 Rural Production, and/or other endorsed Training Packages within our scope.
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Course
Costs |
Minimal fees may apply to most courses, and cover administration and materials issued.
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Infastructure
Requirements |
IIFP must be granted access to workplace staff and training/assessment rescources
to meet the requirements of candidates with special needs and modify
an assessment approach that incorporates reasonable adjustments to their needs. |
Pathways &
Exit Points |
On completion of this certificate. Graduates can progress through various levels
up to Advanced Diploma, using a range of study modes. |
Location |
Training is delivered in the workplace at various industry locations. |
| Information Updated: 24th June 2008 |
