The Work in Agriculture short course skill set is the perfect choice for anyone wanting to get a kickstart on a career working in agriculture. It's suitable for school leavers, career changers, hobbyists, and those wanting to update skills for current industry practices and equipment.
You'll gain a range of practical skills that will get you job ready to start working in a range of settings including farms and food production, and be job ready to start a great career in agriculture!
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
This skill set contains the following nationally recognised unit/s of competency.
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| AHCCHM304 | Transport and store chemicals |
| AHCCHM307 | Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases |
| AHCMOM202 | Operate tractors |
| AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment |
| AHCPMG301 | Control weeds |
| AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes |
| AHCWRK204 | Work effectively in the industry |
In vocational education and training (VET), a skill set is a short course that's developed by choosing individual units of competency from a full qualification (or qualifications) that target a specific set of skills and knowledge, to meet the needs of industry or a particular job role.
The units of competency in a skill set are nationally accredited and recognised.
This means that when you successfully complete a skill set, you will receive a Statement of Attainment as an official record. This verifies that you have completed those units, so that you can receive credit for them should you continue on to further study.
Skill sets are also used to upskill workers for specific skills and knowledge required for their job; or in situations where a full qualification is not required.
The units in this skill set may lead to the qualifications listed below, and others that allow selection of these units.
- Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
- Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
- Certificate II in Rural Operations
- Certificate II in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Agriculture
- Certificate III in Horticulture
- Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
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Work in the Agriculture industry!
The agriculture sector in WA is an exciting and diverse area to work in, and it's not just all about growing crops — it offers an exciting mix of science, technology and nature. From working with livestock to using drone technology to manage large farms, the job opportunities are there once you're skills ready. This new skill set is the ideal introductory training opportunity for new entrants to the agricultural industry.
With the Work in Agriculture job ready skill set you'll learn about tractor operations under general supervision in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors, preparing and operating machinery and equipment, how to safely handle, prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, and carry out work health and safety procedures in the agriculture sector.
Units:
AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pests, weeds and diseases AHCMOM202 Operate tractors AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment AHCPMG301 Control weeds AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industryThe information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.