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Certificate II in Agriculture - RTE20103 Specialising in Goat Production

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Career Opportunities

To operate as: Goat Farm Hand.
Tasks May Include:

Operating and maintaining equipment
Identifying and preparing materials
Calculating and formulating
Grading and quality inspection
Advising on selection and manufacturing / preparation

Duration

Can be undertaken over 12 months full time or 24 months part time equivalent

Requirements

A total of 17 units of competency must be completed

Select 9 units from Group A (including the 4 designated compulsory units)
Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B below
Select 3 additional units from Group A and Group B and/or C below

Competencies

GROUP A (*compulsory units)

RTC2701A	Follow OHS procedures*
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices*
RTC2704A	Provide basic first aid
RTC2705A	Work effectively in the industry*
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications*
RTE2111A	Identify and mark livestock
RTE2113A	Monitor livestock to parturition
RTE2115A	Muster and move livestock
RTE2124A	Carry out birthing duties
RTE2127A	Castrate livestock
RTE2128A	Provide feed for livestock
RTE2131A	Care for health and welfare of livestock
RTE2136A	Load and unload livestock
RTE2138A	Shear goats

GROUP B

RTC2209A	Install, maintain and repair fencing
RTC2210A	Maintain properties and structures
RTC2301A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
RTC2306A	Operate vehicles
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision
RTD2703A	Operate in isolated and remote situations
RTE2106A	Care for and train working dogs
RTE2110A	Maintain livestock water supplies
RTE2112A	Milk livestock
RTE2114A	Monitor water supplies
RTE2118A	Handle livestock using basic techniques
RTE2132A	Assist with artificial insemination procedures
RTE2205A	Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
RTE2503A	Observe and report on weather
RTE2707A	Follow site quarantine procedures
RTF2504A	Determine basic properties of soil/growing media

GROUP C
This Group includes other units of competency from RTE03 Rural Production, and/or other endorsed Training Packages within our scope.

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