Career Opportunities
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Farm Supervisor, Head Stockman - Dairy, Head Stockman - Leading 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
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Duration
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Can be undertaken over 24 months full time or 48 months part time equivalent
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Requirements
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A total of 12 units of competency must be completed
- Select 5 units from Group A below
- Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B below
- Select 2 additional units from 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.
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Competencies
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GROUP A (*units in italics are compulsory)
| RTE4112A | Manage milking shed routines |
| RTE4301A | Conduct major repair and overhaul of machinery and equipment |
| RTE4302A | Design and fabricate milking machine installations |
| RTE4304A | Install milking equipment |
| RTE4305A | Performance test milking machines |
| RTE4307A | Carry out cleaning time tests of milking machines |
| RTE5301A | Design livestock effluent systems |
GROUP B
| RTC4701A | Implement and monitor the enterprise OHS program |
| RTC4702A | Minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
| RTC4908A | Supervise work routines and staff performance |
| RTC4911A | Operate within a budget framework |
| RTE4309A | Design and install on-farm milk cooling and storage |
| RTE4915A | Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures |
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 |
