Unit code: AHCWRK209

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace procedures and instructions and to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.

Unit code: AHCWRK204

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively on an individual basis and with others as well as within a hierarchy of management.

Unit code: AHCWHS201

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report hazards in the workplace. It also describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace safety procedures and directions.

Unit code: AHCWRK205

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace communications.

Unit code: AHCWRK201A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of observing and reporting on weather and climate conditions for an agricultural, horticultural or land management enterprise and defines the standard required to: monitor and interpret weather information; communicate warnings and concerns; identify weather and climate conditions and its impact upon farming and grazing activities; follow directions to minimise loss and damage to staff, livestock, crops, property; produce and review farm enterprises and operations for weather risk.

Unit code: AHCWOL201A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of penning up sheep and defines the standard required to: observe differences between mobs of sheep; observe workflow and estimate rates for refilling the catching pens and for mob cutout; move sheep in a shed and pen them up; monitor sheep density and check for contaminants in wool.

Unit code: AHCSOL202

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the sampling and testing of soil or growing media sampling and testing.

Unit code: AHCPMG201

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise significant weed species and apply a range of weed treatment control options.

Unit code: AHCPGD203

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prune shrubs and small trees that are less than three meters in height while standing on the ground.

Unit code: AHCPGD202

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain a plant display.

Unit code: AHCPGD201

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manually plant trees and shrubs and other containerised and bare-rooted plants.

Unit code: AHCPCM201

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise commonly encountered plants. Plants include desired species as well as weeds.

Unit code: AHCMOM212

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain quad bikes as well as load and unload them onto trailers or other vehicles used for their transport.

Unit code: AHCMOM204

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake operational maintenance of machinery.

Unit code: AHCMOM203

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain machinery and equipment.

Unit code: AHCMOM202

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate tractors with and without attached equipment.

Unit code: AHCMOM201

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and operate two wheel motor bikes.

Unit code: AHCLSK211A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of preparing and providing feed for livestock in an extensive agricultural environment and defines the standard required to: monitor and record livestock condition; apply methods and procedures to provide feed and feed supplements; safely handle livestock and report feeding abnormalities; maintain records.

Unit code: AHCLSK210

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to muster and move livestock as part of a team.

Unit code: AHCLSK209A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of monitoring the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources and defines the standard required to: record and report water supply information, activities and system performance; read and follow manufacturer's procedures; identify blockages and clear them using safe working procedures; check flow rates and inspect and report on water supplies with only routine supervision.

Unit code: AHCLSK207

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload animals for transport.

Unit code: AHCLSK206

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out the identification and marking of livestock.

Unit code: AHCLSK205

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely move, draft and control livestock using basic methods and procedures in an agricultural enterprise.

Unit code: AHCLSK204

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out regular livestock observation.

Unit code: AHCLSK202A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process required to monitor the health and welfare of livestock and defines the standard required to: monitor and assess livestock health and welfare; select, use and maintain specialised animal health equipment; prepare treatment site, facilities and equipment; administer drenches, vaccines and medication to livestock; monitor the effectiveness of treatments and report issues and keep and maintain records.

Unit code: AHCIRG217

Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist installing, operating and maintaining pressurised irrigation systems. These systems use sprinklers and generally use glued PVC pipe.

Unit code: AHCINF203

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair properties and structures in situations that don’t require the specialist skills of another trade.

Unit code: AHCINF202A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of installing, maintaining and repairing fencing and defines the standard required to: select the appropriate materials and tools; erect fence; install gates and components; assess the fencing site for environmental impacts of the fence; undertake repairs, record work activities and clean up the fencing site; remove and dispose of, or recycle waste.

Unit code: AHCINF201A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of installing and maintaining electric fences in a rural enterprise and defines the standard required to: select the correct tools and equipment; apply appropriate methods to install and maintain electric fences; erect fences to contour; safely install components without damage; dismantle and transport fences.

Unit code: AHCHBR203A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of providing daily care for horses and defines the standard required to: complete stable routines efficiently; complete daily horse maintenance; select horses for a range of purposes; catch and tie up horses; groom or rug horses as required by the organisation; clean and maintain equipment; work safely around horses.

Unit code: AHCHBR202A

Unit description:

This unit covers the process of handling young horses and defines the standard required to: catch and handle foals; assist with weaning foals; teach weanlings to lead; catch, handle, groom and exercise yearlings; prepare yearlings for sale to industry standards.

Unit code: AHCCHM201

Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply chemicals using workplace specific application equipment under supervision.

Unit code: ACMGAS207A

Unit description:

This unit of competency covers the process of coordinating client (animal owner) appointments or bookings and undertaking office administration and basic financial tasks for an animal care facility.

Unit code: ACMGAS206

Unit description: This unit of competency covers the process of providing essential first aid for animals by recognising and responding to an emergency using basic first aid measures. The first aider is not expected to deal with complex casualties or incidents, but to provide an initial response where first aid is required.

Unit code: ACMGAS205

Unit description:

This unit of competency covers the process of providing assistance to experienced staff in the capture, restraint and assessment of animals and the preparation, application and documentation of treatments.

Unit code: ACMGAS204

Unit description:

This unit of competency covers the process of preparing, presenting and distributing food and water for animals under supervision and according to workplace diet requirements.

Unit code: ACMGAS203

Unit description:

This unit of competency covers the responsibilities and procedures required to provide daily care of animals, including the cleaning of animal housing and grooming or cleaning of animals under supervision.

Unit code: ACMGAS202A

Unit description:

This unit of competency covers the process of effectively participating in workplace communications in an animal care and management environment.

Unit code: ACMGAS201

Unit description:

This unit of competency covers the terminology, culture and working conditions of an animal care workplace when working on an individual basis and with others.