Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for general job roles in rural and regional Australia, and supporting job roles in agriculture including livestock production, cropping or in the case of mixed farming workplaces, both cropping and livestock. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
- Assistant animal attendant/stockperson
- Assistant farm or station hand/worker/labourer
- Assistant farm fencing contractor
- Farm machinery worker
- Jillaroo/Jackaroo
- Saleyard livestock worker.
Depending on the units selected individuals can be employed not only in agriculture but also other rural and regional sectors.
Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
The qualification is suited to VET programs delivered to secondary school students or learners with no previous connection the agriculture industry or relevant employment history.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Units of Competency
Every course is made up of a specific number of core and elective units, this will vary between qualifications. The Packaging Rules specify the exact number of core and elective units that students must complete to finish their chosen qualification and to be issued with a certificate.
The core units are mandatory and every student must undertake the core units listed, however students may be able to choose the elective units that are particularly relevant to them, their employment, or career path.
A unit of competency that has been successfully completed through previous study either with Orion or another RTO, may be eligible for credit transfer. If a credit transfer is applied, students will not be required to study that unit again.
How to Choose Your Elective Units
Orion Training offers a specific selection of elective units of competency. We have identified this selection as those most essential to gain the skills required by industry. They are also the preferred units of the majority of Orion clients and students.
To get started;
Read the Qualification Packaging Rules below to confirm the number of elective units you will need to complete for your chosen qualification. Check the list of electives units provided in this information pack.
You will find that either;
A. The list contains the exact number of elective units required – this means that Orion has pre-selected the electives in consultation with industry and you are not required to make a selection; OR
B. The list contains more elective units than the number specified in the packaging rules – this means that
you will need to select the correct number of electives as stated in the packaging rules.
If you need assistance please contact Orion on 07 3392 7055
Qualification Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 16 units of competency:
- 4 core units plus
- 12 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 6 units must be from groups A or B
- the remaining 6 units must be selected from electives listed in groups A, B or C, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
NOTE: Orion does not offer any Units of Competency with pre-requisites requirements. Therefore, Group C units cannot be selected and have not been listed in the following tables.
Qualification Fees and Payments
Orion will provide you with the total costs associated with completing your chosen qualification prior to enrolment. There are no hidden charges in our fees, the price quoted is inclusive of administration costs, textbooks, resources, assessment materials and the issuing of your qualification.
Course Duration
Orion is very flexible with the timeframe for you to complete your qualification, and where possible allow you to structure your study around the demands of your family and work commitments. There are several other factors, which may determine the duration of your course and the time you will need each week to dedicate to your studies.
Core Units
AHCWHS202 Participate in work health and safety processes
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report hazards in the workplace, and follow workplace health and safety procedures and directions.
The unit applies to individuals who participate in workplace health and safety processes under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.
NOTES:
- The terms ‘occupational health and safety’ (OHS) and ‘work health and safety’ (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the model WHS lawshave not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.
- The model WHS lawsinclude the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations, and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work Health and Safety (WHS)
AHCWRK211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
The unit applies to individuals who participate in environmentally sustainable work practices under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work (WRK)
AHCWRK212 Work effectively in industry
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within an industry on an individual basis and within a work team, including observing employment requirements and accepting responsibility for quality of own work.
The unit applies to individuals who work effectively in industry under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work (WRK)
AHCWRK213 Participate in workplace communications
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace communications.
The unit applies to individuals who participate in workplace communications while performing routine tasks under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Work (WRK)
Elective Units
Group A
AHCLSK202 Care for health and welfare of livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for the health and welfare of livestock.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK204 Carry out regular livestock observation
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out regular livestock observation.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK205 Handle livestock using basic techniques
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.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK206 Identify and mark livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out the identification and marking of livestock.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK207 Load and unload livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload animals for transport.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK209 Monitor water supplies
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK210 Muster and move livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to muster and move livestock as part of a team.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK211 Provide feed for livestock
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and provide feed for livestock.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK219 Carry out birthing duties
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist animals and their newborn at birthing, including preparing for birthing, assisting with birthing process and providing post-birthing assistance.
The unit applies to individuals who carry out birthing duties under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK220 Monitor livestock to parturition
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor animal health, wellbeing and welfare to parturition, including checking animal health status, and identifying and feeding pregnant animals.
The unit applies to individuals who carry out birthing duties under general supervision with limited autonomy or accountability.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, animal welfare legislative, regulatory and codes of practice requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.
In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
Group B
AHCBAC208 Prepare grain storages
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely prepare storages, surrounding areas and equipment in readiness for receiving grain at an acceptable level of hygiene. This unit applies to workers in specialist grain storages or on grain farms.
The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all work in confined spaces must comply with state and federal legislation requirements.
Unit Sector: Broad Acre Cropping (BAC)
AHCLSK201 Assist with feeding in a production system
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the process of preparing and providing feed and water for livestock.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
AHCLSK213 Clean out production sheds
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to clean out sheds used for the production of livestock.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector: Livestock (LSK)
Trainees may choose one or a combination of the following options to achieve this qualification.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Trainees who consider that they are already competent in one or more of the Units of Competence in this qualification have the right to have that competency recognised without participating in a learning process. This pathway requires the trainee to demonstrate current competence or provide evidence of prior learning, including prior completion of units of competency included in the qualification for which Credit Transfer can be granted. Trainees are supported throughout the process by Orion staff.
Work-based Training and Assessment
This pathway involves trainees completing work related training and assessment activities. All work-based training and assessment combines face-to-face and/or online training with self-paced activities to reinforce learning. Trainer visits and student support whilst in their training periods.
Distance Training and Assessment
This delivery mode involves the use of self-paced training manuals to provide the relevant training and assessment tasks. Trainer support will be available by telephone and/or email throughout the duration of the qualification. Completed activities and assessment tasks will be submitted to the trainer via post or email. Student support is also available via email or phone depending on student needs.
Online learning
This delivery modes consists of eLearning system registration via Catapult. This delivery mode involves the use of self-paced online eLearning actives and assessments. Trainer and student support will be available to guide the student through their chosen qualification by telephone and/or email throughout the duration of the qualification. Completed activities and assessment tasks will be submitted to the trainer via post or email.
Classroom
This pathway involves trainees completing work related training and assessment activities with a face a face approach classroom based training facility. Incorporating work based scenarios, role plays and projects and activities.. Trainers will support student through their qualification with the reinforcement of work based environment.
Mixed Mode
This pathway involves trainees completing work related training and assessment activities utilising combined delivery modes. Delivery options include classroom based training, one on one training sessions, incorporation of eLearning actives, work based scenarios, role plays, projects and activities. The trainer and Training Support Co-ordinator will support students through their qualification with the reinforcement of a work based environment.
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