CERTIFICATE II IN AGRICULTURE
COURSE CODE: AHC20122
Skillinvest (RTO Code 4192)
What will you learn?
The AHC20122 Certificate III in Agriculture is delivered both on and off the job in a partnership arrangement between Longerenong College, businesses and participating schools and normally takes two years to complete. The aim of the program is to provide participants with skills in a range of industries which will lead on to further study or will enhance opportunities for employment in a range of industries including intensive animal production, broadacre cropping and agribusiness. As a part of our Agriculture package we also include a selection of specialised skills units giving students a bonus pack of units at the conclusion of their course.
Study & Career Pathways
Possible study pathways
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Certificate III in Agriculture
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Certificate IV in Agriculture
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Diploma of Applied agronomy
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Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness management
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Bachelor of Agriculture
Potential career paths
Farm Overseer/Manager; Agronomist or Livestock Agent; Precision Agriculture Consultant; Agribusiness Professional, Rural Merchandiser; Marketing Specialist; Agricultural Research Assistant or Scientist; Wool Classing
Program Delivery
This program is a completion of the certificate over two years.
Location: Longerenong College
Contact: Wednesdays during school terms 9:20am to 3:20pm
Work Placement
Students are required to work in a farm setting every second Wednesday and are encouraged to undertake a further placement once a week.
Clothing & Equipment
Australian standards AS2210.3 class 1 work boots comprising of safety toe and a sole that is resistant to most oils, acids and chemicals; long work pants for safety purposes; hi-vis work shirt; pens, a grey lead pencil and writing exercise book; waterproof jacket
Materials Fee
Paid for by Department of Education for Government students. Independent and Catholic students to discuss with your school VET Co-ordinator
Program commencement is subject to enrolment numbers.
Accreditation
Contribution towards VCE: VM
A Certificate II or above VET course is mandatory for students studying VCE-VM. 180 nominal hours or above equals two VET credits.
Contribution towards VPC
Every 90 nominal hours of VET equals one unit of credit.
Contribution towards VCE
Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1 and 2 level, and VCE VET unit 3-4 sequence.
ATAR Contribution
Students who receive a VCE VET Unit 3-4 sequence will be eligible for an increment towards their ATAR (10% of the lowest study score of the primary four studies.
Scored Assessment: No
National Accreditation
This program is a completion of the certificate over two years.