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Certificate II in Agriculture - RTE20103
Specialising in Pig Production
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Career Opportunities
To operate as: Pig 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
Units should be selected from Group A and Group B in accordance with local work undertaken and local industry advice.
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
RTE2114A Monitor water supplies
RTE2123A Collect semen
RTE2124A Carry out birthing duties
RTE2127A Castrate livestock
RTE2129A Move and handle pigs
RTE2133A Artificially inseminate pigs
RTE2134A Assist with feeding in intensive production systems
RTE2136A Load and unload animals
RTE2143A Mate pigs and monitor dry sow performance
RTE2144A Carry out regular livestock observation
RTE2145A Care for weaner and grower pigs
RTE2146A Mix and mill standard stock feed
RTE2150A Maintain intensive production growing environments
RTE2151A Care for health and welfare of pigs
RTE2214A Clean out intensive production sheds
RTE2707A Follow site quarantine procedures
RTE2901A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures
RTE2902A Collect and record production data
GROUP B
BSBCMN107A Operate a personal computer
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures
RTC2301A Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
RTC2306A Operate vehicles
RTC2309A Operate tractors
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision
RTE2205A Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures
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


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