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AHC20122
Kick start a career nurturing Australia's agriculture industry with this entry-level course focused on the fundamentals of modern farm work, including working with livestock and crops.
Sow the seeds for a career in Australia's evolving agribusiness sector with this entry-level course. This qualification is a starting point for anyone looking to work within any stream of agriculture. It will also set you up for a wide range of career and study paths across agriculture, agribusiness and rural operations.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as general farm hands is likely to grow moderately over the next five years.
The different components of this course will provide you with the skills of a farmhand, including mustering and moving animals, operating and maintaining machinery and equipment, and assisting with the breeding and care of young animals. You'll also learn about environmental sustainability, cropping and general farm operations.
Successful completion of this course gives you the skills to start a career as a farmhand on a wide range of estates and farms across Australia, as well as a clear path into further studies.
AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture
Working closely with industry, we have pinpointed key areas of knowledge needed for the future of Australia's overall agribusiness space. These include biosecurity, crop diversity, and farm business management.
Our courses are delivered by passionate industry experts with years of experience in the agricultural sector. Our teachers understand the manual aspects of the job and are ahead of the game in innovation and tech, preparing you for the future of farming in Australia.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.
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