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Certificate IV in Agriculture – RTE40103
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Career Opportunities
Farm Supervisor, Head Stockman - Beef, Head Stockman - Sheep, Installation and Service Technician (Milk Harvesting), Leading Hand - Poultry, Stud, Supervisor, Dairy Farm Supervisor, Goat Production Supervisor, Advanced Grain, Tradesperson, Piggery Unit Supervisor

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 24 months full time or 48 months part time equivalent
Requirements
A total of 12 units of competency must be completed
  • Select 10 units from Group B below
  • Select 2 additional units from Group B and/or C below
Competencies
GROUP A (*units in italics are compulsory)
RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures*
GROUP B
RTE3801A Provide on-job training support
RTE4009A Plan a pasture establishment program
RTE4011A Manage pastures for livestock production
RTE4110A Supervise natural mating of livestock
RTE4119A Supervise animal health programs
RTE4120A Implement and monitor animal welfare programs
RTE4605A Schedule irrigations
RTE4608A Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems
RTE4609A Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedules
RTE5107A Identify and select animals for breeding
RTC4703A Plan and implement a chemical use program
RTF4004A Develop a plant nutrition program
RTF4023A Promote plant health
RTF4015A Plan a propagation program
BSBCMN413A Implement and monitor environmental policies
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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